Louise B. Graves collection of reproductions of the Emily Dickinson daguerreotype
Overview
Photographs and negatives of, and letters concerning, the various stages of the retouching of reproductions of the Emily Dickinson daguerreotype portrait.
Dates
- Creation: 1897 and 1978
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.3 linear feet (1 box)The original daguerreotype portrait of Emily Dickinson (taken circa 1847) is now owned by the Amherst College Library. Reproductions of this image were retouched by Laura Coombs Hills, circa 1897. The photographs and negatives in this collection depict the various stages of the retouching. Also includes letters concerning the portrait.
Biographical / Historical
Emily Dickinson was an American poet.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
99M-3. MS Am 1118.15 (1) Gift of Amherst College Library, 1978 Mar. 31.
46M-286; 46M-287; 46M-288; 46M-289; and 46M-291. Gift of Miss Louise B. Graves, 56 River Street, Boston, Mass.; received: 1947 May 12.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Graves, Louise B., collector. Louise B. Graves collection of reproductions of the Emily Dickinson daguerreotype, circa 1897 and 1978: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00051
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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