ca. 1854
HGO-01-004-A-6 [Drawer 42 in old database]
GUSN-253680
Portrait of a Mrs. G.W. Pratt (1817-1887) a popular actress who settled in Boston, in fancy dress, lace hair ornament and holding a wild rose. Previously misidentified as Mrs. James R. Vincent, an actress in Boston. Similar to a daguerreotype held by the MFA. Gift of Mrs. Charles Harrington.
women (female humans)
costume (mode of fashion)
portraits
portrait format
standing
daguerreotypes (photographs)
photographs
(label) mrs. g w pratt
DagID 310
1 daguerreotype
PC005
Daguerreotypes collection, c. 1845-1865
PC005.D01.007
9 3/8 x 7 1/2 (HxW)(inches)
10 x 8 x 3/4 (HxWxD)(inches)
Gift of Mrs. Charles Harrington
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Southworth & Hawes (Photographic studio)
daguerreotypes (photographs)
photographs
Item
HGO-01-004-A-6 [Drawer 42 in old database]
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