Thorne Family Photographs
PhotographerPhotographed by
S. H. Cunningham
American, active 1890s
Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography; collodion and gelatin silver prints on cardboard mats
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) and smaller
Mount (height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) and smaller
Mount (height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
DescriptionGroup of family photographs. One interior photograph features a large, potted hydrangea bush on an oriental rug in a lavishly furnished and decorated room, with other indoor plants, vases and figurines visible in the background. One posed outdoor portrait includes ten adults, three children and one dog. Several outdoor portraits how a young woman driving a horse-drawn carriage.
Object number2011.344.1162-.1168
Markings2011.344.1162, 2011.344.1163, 2011.344.1164, 2011.344.1168, verso, center, stamped in purple ink: "S.H. CUNNINGHAM / Photographer, / MILLBROOK, N.Y."Inscribed2011.344.1162, verso, top, handwritten in black ink: ""Crest" ball room"2011.344.1163, center, handwritten in blue ink: "At the Crest, turn of century, or before / Top row, Sam Thorne Jr. below his arm, Margaret Thorne - / Edwin's wife, Phoebe at extreme left, with Landon [crossed out in green ink] Francis [in green ink] - / Edwin standing behind her - / daugher [sic], little Phoebe Lee, on step furthest down. / Landon on right [in green ink]"
2011.344.1165, verso, bottom, handwritten in blue ink: "Margaret Thorne"
2011.344.1166, verso, bottom, handwritten in blue ink: "Margaret B. Thorne with Samuel Thorne"
2011.344.1167, verso, left side, handwritten in blue ink: "Samuel Thorne / Margaret Thorne, his daughter / driving -- the Crest, Millbrook"
Collections
- Women Photographers
On View
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