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Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2458, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Sophie Weisse
Gift of Dorry H. Swope, 2018.53.2458, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Sophie Weisse

MakerMade by Hills & Saunders British, 1868 - 1931
Date1884
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 3/16 × 2 1/2in. (10.6 × 6.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Dorry H. Swope
DescriptionCarte-de-visite black and white bust-length portrait photograph of Sophie Weisse by Hills and Saunders’ Eton Studio, Eton, United Kingdom, September 1884. Weisse’s hair is parted down the center and worn pulled back. Her dress has a high ruffled collar.
Object number2018.53.2458
InscribedPrinted on front below image: "REGISTERED / HILLS & SAUNDERS ETON"

Handwritten on reverse in ink: "Sophie Weisse - September 1884"

Printed on reverse: "Negative No. 34315 / Position No. 2 / By appointment to her Majesty / HILLS & SAUNDERS PHOTOGRAPHERS / ETON / ALSO / LONDON HARROW OXFORD CAMBRIDGE YORKTOWN ALDERSHOT / ALL COMMUNICATIONS RESPECTING THIS PHOTOGRAPH / TO BE ADDRESSED TO ETON"
On View
Not on view
Gift of the George Keller family, 2014.9.127  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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1896-1946
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Geo. Saunders & Co.
1820-1840
Gift of Mrs. Thomas L. Archibald, 1980.36.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Julia Ann Hills Forbes
before 1858
Gift of Kristine Woods, 2020.31.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Greene-Hills School
2020
Family Register
Sarah Elizabeth Hills
1834
Pieced Quilt
Ellen M. Hills
about 1860
Mug
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1989-1993
Gift of Dr. Carol C. Grant, 2011.418.3, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
F. O. Hills
1881-1889
Gift of Avis and Rockwell Gardiner, 1966.79.0  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Parsons & Hills
1835