Mary Carleton Chapman
SubjectPortrait of
Mary Carleton Chapman
American, 1834 - 1892
PhotographerPhotographed by
William King
American, active 1865 - 1876
MakerCase made by
Samuel Peck
American, active 1844 - 1857
Dateabout 1865
MediumTintype; collodion on lacquered iron in brass window mat package in thermoplastic case. Embossed purple velvet pad in left side of open case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 1/2 × 2in. (6.4 × 5.1cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 × 2 1/2 × 3/4in. (7.6 × 6.4 × 1.9cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 × 2 1/2 × 3/4in. (7.6 × 6.4 × 1.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Etta Corlies Chapman
DescriptionNinth-plate tintype portrait of Mary Carleton Chapman by photographer William King. Mary is wearing a dark dress with a white collar. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled back into a style that covers her ears, with a plait across the crown of her head.
Object number1956.47.7
InscribedHandwritten in black ink on slip of paper in case: Mary Carleton Chapman / (Aunt Mary)"On View
Not on view
