Ellen Cornelia Pomeroy
SubjectPortrait of
Ellen Cornelia Pomeroy
American, 1840 - 1927
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
DateMarch 23, 1859
MediumAmbrotype; collodion on glass with dark backing layer in brass mat package in tooled leather-covered wooden case; red velvet pad in left side of open case
DimensionsPlate (image plate height x width): 2 1/2 × 2in. (6.4 × 5.1cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 2 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 1/2in. (7.3 × 6.4 × 1.3cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 2 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 1/2in. (7.3 × 6.4 × 1.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marvin B. Day
DescriptionNinth plate ambrotype portrait of Ellen Cornelia Pomeroy before she married Thomas Mills Day by an unknown photographer. The plate is dark so it is difficult to make out her clothing. Notably, she is wearing a veiled bonnet with a frilled or lacy edge that frames her face and flowers at the top. It is tied under her chin with wide ribbons.
Object number1978.94.77
InscribedHandwritten on piece of card stock under the backing layer: "23rd March 1859 - / Par[illegible]'s copy / Nell Pom."Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
1855-1865
