2nd of 2 portraits, right side of case: hair curled on either side of head, wearing black dress with white lace collar, pin at throat. Diptych with 2020.398.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Ambrotype
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Rehn
Role
Photographer
Studio
260 Chestnut St.
Date made
circa 1854
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
stamped into metal "Ambrotype of REHN 260 Chestnut St. Patented July 4 & 11. 1854"; inscribed on loose paper "Uncle Robert McMullin & his wife Sarah C. McMullin- Taken in 1856 or 1857, just before they sailed for India, where their lives were given up in the Sepoy Rebellion. Bodies of victims were put in a well. Must be S.Q. McMullin's uncle. Robert McMullin and his [description cut off on hardcopy]
Dimensions
Height
3-5/8 in
Width
3-1/4 in
Depth
15/16 in
Dimension Notes
Format: oval
Plate size: sixth
Condition
Notes
Case: exterior peeling, edge below image separating, clasp no longer functional
overall good condition
