Portrait of Dorothy Weld (Appleton), sister of William Sumner Appleton, 13059-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1884-1908

GUSN

GUSN-385388

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Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection
Negatives
Portraits
Portrait of Dorothy Weld (Appleton), sister of William Sumner Appleton, 13059-B
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Description

The image is a portrait of Dorothy Weld (Appleton), the sister of William Sumner Appleton. She is seated in an elegant setting, wearing a formal gown with ruffles and lace. She is adorned with floral decorations in her hair and is looking slightly away from the camera. The background includes a decorative piece of furniture and artwork on the wall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

women (female humans)
portraits
dresses (garments)
houses
residential structures
interior views
couches (reclining furniture)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016628
B-Series negative 13059-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.001.13059-B

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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