Mary Seely Board

Photograph

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Chester Historical Society

Mary Seely Board: This photographic portrait of Mary Seely Board portrays her an elderly woman seated in an intricately carved wooden chair, clad in a dark, long-sleeved dress with a high collar; her neatly pinned hair and round spectacles. She holds a book in her lap, suggesting a fondness for literature.
Mary Seely Board

This photographic portrait of Mary Seely Board portrays her an elderly woman seated in an intricately carved wooden chair, clad in a dark, long-sleeved dress with a high collar; her neatly pinned hair and round spectacles. She holds a book in her lap, suggesting a fondness for literature.

Name/Title

Mary Seely Board

Entry/Object ID

chs-020020

Description

A photographic portrait of Mary Seely Board by DeYoung', at the corner of Broadway & 2nd Street, New York City.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Board, Mary Elizabeth Seely, 1830-1906

Collection

Green Farm (Gremain) Collection

Category

Board
Families

Acquisition

Accession

2025.5

Acquisition Method

Image Copy

Notes

Scan - The original is retained by Mr. Germain.

Made/Created

Studio

DeYoung' Photographer

Date made

circa 1886 - circa 1906

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

on reverse

Transcription

Mary Seely Board

Dimensions

Height

22.9 cm

Width

17.8 cm

Create Date

March 12, 2025

Update Date

March 12, 2025