Estella Lay Colton
PhotographerPhotographed by
Horace E. Lay
American, 1851 - 1928
PhotographerPhotographed by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
PhotographerPhotographed by
Paul de Fafchamps
American, born 1874
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper, tinytype on laquered iron plate, some on cardboard mounts or in cardboard folders
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (17.1 x 11.4cm)
Folder (height x width): 11 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (28.6 x 18.4cm)
Folder (height x width): 11 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (28.6 x 18.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Susan Palmer
DescriptionFormal studio portraits of a woman, from youth to middle age. In one portrait, she is seated, with a man and a young girl. The man has a mustache. The girl has a bow in her hair. The woman has a ring on her finger.
Object number2012.544.1-.6
InscribedMost photographs have inscriptions indentifying the sitters. All photographers have accession numbers on verso, lower right.NotesSubject Note: Estella (or Stella) Lay Colton was the daughter of the photographer, H. E. Lay, and the wife of Herbert Colton.Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
1948-1958
