Hartford Public High School Class of 1883
PhotographerPhotographed by
Richard S. DeLamater
American, 1833 - 1915
PhotographerPhotographed by
Prescott Gallery
American, founded 1881
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Helen McClunie
Date1882-1883
MediumPhotography; albumen prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 15/16 x 2 5/16in. (10 x 5.9cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 15/16 x 2 5/16in. (10 x 5.9cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 1/8 x 2 7/16in. (10.5 x 6.2cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 3 15/16 x 2 5/16in. (10 x 5.9cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 4 1/8 x 2 7/16in. (10.5 x 6.2cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of J. Wickliffe Mallory
DescriptionIndividual portraits depict members of the Hartford Public High School Class of 1883, and one member of the Class of 1882. Young men are wearing various styles of jackets, ties, and tie pins. Young women wear various styles of clothing, including lace collars, pins, and earrings.
Object number2006.3.1-.36
InscribedOn verso of 2006.3.1-.24 and .26-.36, printed in gold ink in the center, below an embellished cartouche, "Duplicates of this Photo can be obtained / at a reduced rate. / It can also be enlarged and finished in India Ink, Water Colors or Life Size Crayon." On verso of some photographs, hand-written in pencil or ink, is the student's name, H.P.H.S., and the graduation year, typically 1883, although 2005.3.19 reads "Class of '82". Names listed include R. Huntington, Anna Jones, Minnie G. Costello, Julia Scott, Mary Robbins, Mary P. Fosketo, Mary A. Wells, Daisy Upham, Mary Cutler, Nellie E. Adames, Grace Adams Grosvenor, Hallie Day, Annie Holcomb, Lena Browne, [?] F. Bilings, Kate Gowdy, Lillie Stone, Hattie Tyler, Nellie G. Holbrook, Lizzie Barber, M. Jennie Naramore, Louisa P. Haas, Emma J. Boardman and Mary J. Dougherty. All photographs have the accession number inscribed in pencil at lower right.NotesSubject Note: Names inscribed on the photographs include R. Huntington, Anna Jones, Minnie G. Costello, Julia Scott, Mary Robbins, Mary P. Fosketo, Mary A. Wells, Daisy Upham, Mary Cutler, Nellie E. Adams, Grace Adams Grosvenor, Hallie Day, Annie Holcomb, Lena Browne, [ ? ] F. Billings, Kate Gowdy, Lillie Stone, Hattie Tyler, Nellie G. Holbrook, Lizzie Colver, Mary Garvan, Julia . Mather, Adele Dunham, Nellie B. Barber, M. Jennie Naramore, Louisa P. Haas, Emma J. Boardman and Mary J. Dougherty.
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