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)Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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