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Grand Rapids in 1856

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Mother and child

Mother and child

unknown - 1850-1860

A studio portrait of a mother and daughter. The woman has a severe hair style, wears a broach at her neck, has rings on her fingers, and holds a small doll. The child wears a dress and a gold locket. Some areas of the daguerreotype have been tinted; the jewelry, their cheeks, and the covering on the table.

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Full Details

TitleMother and child
Creatorunknown
Date1850-1860
FormatDaguerreotype 3 X 2 ½ in.
Notes

Title by cataloger

Location In PhotoGrand Rapids, MI
CollectionGrand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives
Rights

Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI

InstitutionGrand Rapids Public Library
Physical Storage LocationGrand Rapids Public Library Main Branch


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