Gift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers, 2015.62.57 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Julia W. Starr

SubjectPortrait of Julia Wightman Starr American, 1846 - 1944

PhotographerPhotographed by Morgan & Bolles American, active 1863

PhotographerPhotographed by F. P. Kenyon & Son American, founded 1882

MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 × 2 1/2in. (10.2 × 6.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers

DescriptionCarte de visite of Julia Wightman (Jerome) Starr (1846-1944). It is a bust portriat. The photo is located within a drawn oval frame.

Object number2015.62.57

MarkingsVerso, typed in black ink: "MORGAN & BOLLES,/ No. 3 Bank and 55 State Streets,/ New London, Conn./ F. P. KENYON,/ at No. 55 State St."InscribedVerso, handwritten in blue ink: "Julia W. Starr"NotesJulia Wightman Jerome (1846-1944) is the daughter of George Drisdale Jerome (1816-1893) and Hannah Darrow (1810-1895). She married David Allen Starr (1842-1890) in 1867. David and Julia had two children: Ada Newell Starr (1876-1979) and Nellie Jerome Starr (1887-1972).

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