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Gift of John Huntoon, 2001.92.11, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyright
George and Emma Bancroft
Gift of John Huntoon, 2001.92.11, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No known copyright

George and Emma Bancroft

Dateabout 1850
MediumDaguerreotype; silver-plated copper plate in brass mat package in wooden case covered with tooled leather; velvet pad on the left side of the case when open
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4in. (8.3 × 7cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 1/2in. (9.5 × 8.3 × 1.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of John Huntoon
DescriptionSixth plate daguerreotype portrait of George and Emma Bancroft, brother and sister, taken when they were about six and 13 years old, respectively. George is wearing a jacket buttoned up to the neck.It has a small white collar. Emma is wearing a long-sleeved dress that is also fastened at the neck with a small lace collar. She is holding what appears to be a book in her left hand. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled back so that it covers her ears.
Object number2001.92.11
InscribedOn envelope (not original): "George and Emma Bancroft"
On View
Not on view
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