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ITEM — Box: 2, item: 1 Identifier: MS Am 2911

Mrs. Ruth Emerson from painting by Alexander

Scope and Contents

Copy photograph of a painted portrait. Title derived from manuscript note on included envelope. Also written on envelope "Neg. for Mrs. Wm. H. Forbes [a.k.a. Edith Emerson Forbes]."

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1850-1880

Language of Materials

Material is in English.

Physical Description

10 x 8" glass plate negative.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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