Amy Clarissa Tryon Benton

PhotographerPhotographed by Wise, Smith & Co. American

Date1900-1919

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 5/8 x 3 3/4in. (14.3 x 9.5cm)
Mount (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino

DescriptionThree-quarter-length studio portrait of a young woman standing with her hand on a wicker chair. She wears a large lace collar and has large lace cuffs at the elbow of her dress. She wears a chain that is tucked in at her waist.

Object number2003.138.24

MarkingsAll of the images in this accession lot have small white stickers with a number printed in red ink.InscribedOn verso, accession number inscribed at bottom in pencil.NotesSubject Note: Amy Clarissa Tryon was born 22 August 1883 in South Glastonbury, and died at the age of 105 years 8 months on 23 April 1989. She was the sister of Hazel E. Tryon.

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