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Unknown Maker, American

Portrait of Mrs. Peter (Margaret) Colgan with Her Sons Thomas and John

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

Portrait of Mrs. Peter (Margaret) Colgan with Her Sons Thomas and John

Year

ca. 1865

Medium

  • tintype,
  • hand coloring

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • tintype,
  • hand coloring

Materials

hand coloring

Supports

  • iron

Dimensions

24.1 x 15.9 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: group portrait

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William H. Hill

Object Number

47.654

Type

  • Photographs

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, American
Portrait of Mrs. Peter (Margaret) Colgan with Her Sons Thomas and John, ca. 1865
tintype; hand coloring
24.1 x 15.9 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mrs. William H. Hill 47.654

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