Eliza Ballou Garfield and Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, 1412-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392520

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Description

The image features two separate portraits. On the left is Eliza Ballou Garfield, seated and reading a book, with a lamp visible on a table beside her and intricate details on the chair. On the right is Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, also known as Mrs. James A. Garfield, seated and facing the camera, wearing a patterned dress with ruffled details. Both portraits are mounted on a textured backdrop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

double portraits
cabinet photographs
black-and-white photographs
women (female humans)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2171

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025318
B-Series negative 1412-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.001.1412-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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