Ellen Pomeroy Day
SubjectPortrait of
Ellen Pomeroy Day
American, 1840 - 1927
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1865
MediumPhotograph on porcelain in brass window mat package and tooled leather-covered book-style wooden case; dark brown velvet pad on inside back and front covers
DimensionsPlate (image plate 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 × 3/4in. (9.5 × 8.3 × 1.9cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 3/4in. (9.5 × 8.3 × 1.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marvin B. Day
DescriptionSixth plate photograph on porcelain of Ellen Pomeroy Day. The image shows just her head and shoulders. Her head is turned slightly to one side, showing a three-quarter profile view of her face. Her hair is parted in the middle and appears to be fashioned into plaits at the nape of her neck. She is wearing small drop earrings.
Object number1978.94.78
InscribedHandwritten in black ink on label adhered to back of case: "Ellen P. Day"On View
Not on view
