Miss Eliza Foster with the newlyweds Emma (Ensie) Foster May and Sidney Ackerman.

Photograph

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Chester Historical Society

Miss Eliza Foster with the newlyweds Emma (Ensie) Foster May and Sidney Ackerman.: The image depicts three people standing closely together, appearing to be a family picture taken in an outdoor setting. On the left, there is Emma (Ensie) Foster May (1871-1954) dressed in a light-colored, long-sleeved blouse and a long skirt, with her dark hair styled elegantly. In the center, is Miss Eliza Foster (1830 -- 1908) seen wearing a dark, long-sleeved dress with intricate detailing, giving her a distinguished appearance. She has white hair and a gentle smile that exudes warmth and wisdom. On the right, is Sidney Ackerman (1867-1923) in a dark suit, complete with a white shirt and a cigarette in his right hand.
Miss Eliza Foster with the newlyweds Emma (Ensie) Foster May and Sidney Ackerman.

The image depicts three people standing closely together, appearing to be a family picture taken in an outdoor setting. On the left, there is Emma (Ensie) Foster May (1871-1954) dressed in a light-colored, long-sleeved blouse and a long skirt, with her dark hair styled elegantly. In the center, is Miss Eliza Foster (1830 -- 1908) seen wearing a dark, long-sleeved dress with intricate detailing, giving her a distinguished appearance. She has white hair and a gentle smile that exudes warmth and wisdom. On the right, is Sidney Ackerman (1867-1923) in a dark suit, complete with a white shirt and a cigarette in his right hand.

Name/Title

Miss Eliza Foster with the newlyweds Emma (Ensie) Foster May and Sidney Ackerman.

Entry/Object ID

chs-020177

Description

This photograph shows Emma (Ensie) Foster May (1871-1954) on the left, dressed in a light-colored, long-sleeved blouse and a long skirt, with her dark hair styled elegantly. In the center is her great-aunt Miss Eliza Foster (1830 -- 1908), seen wearing a dark, long-sleeved dress with intricate detailing. She has white hair and a gentle smile that exudes warmth and wisdom. Both Emma and Eliza were born and raised in Chester. On the right is Sidney Ackerman (1867-1923) from Warwick in a dark suit, complete with a white shirt and a pocket square, conveying a sense of sophistication. This photograph was taken in 1901, shortly after the marriage of Emma (Ensie) Foster May and Sidney Ackerman, which took place on February 14, 1901.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Context

Miss Eliza Foster's house was in West Chester on the Chester-Goshen Road, just south of the Road to Florida. After the marriage, Emma and Sidney moved to Manhattan -- had a stillborn child. Sidney had a stroke in 1910, and they seem to have returned to the 'home' town of Chester for his 'final' years.

Collection

Foster Family Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1901

Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Create Date

July 18, 2026

Update Date

July 19, 2026