1886
GUSN-359175
One mounted albumen print of Mrs. Jonathan Godfrey's wedding presents in December 1886. The print depicts various presents, such as silverware, glassware, tableware, vases, and other presents. The print provides insight into wedding gift giving practices during the late 19th century. The photographer and location of the photograph are unknown.
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)
weddings
gifts
tableware
dinnerware
glassware
flatware
flatware cases
vases
teapots
decorative arts
lamps (lighting devices)
paintings (visual works)
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)
Wedding Presents of / Mrs. Jonathan Godfrey / Dec. '86 (handwritten)
1 albumen print : sepia, mounted ; 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches
PC001
General photographic collection
2007
PC001.02.02.9250.0100.001
Gift
1886 December
Gift of Nancy Curtis, 2007
albumen prints
mounts (secondary support)
Godfrey, Jonathan
Godfrey, Mary Elizabeth (Giles), 1858-1916
Wedding
Photograph
Item
Mary Elizabeth Giles (1858-1916) was the first wife of Jonathan Godfrey (1857-1949) of Fairfield, Connecticut. They married in 1886. Jonathan was an inventor and entrepreneur throughout his life. They had two children, Emma Curtis Godfrey (1887-1896) and Jonathan Godfrey (1889-1899), both of whom died in childhood.
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