Framed albumen print photograph in white domed-shaped mat; century plant in foreground; Montgomery Place conservatory in background; rectangular frame; raised molding with repeat geometric border; on back, handwritten note, framed by backboard: "Century Plant in blossom 1873/ belonging to/ Mrs. Cora Livingston Barton/ This plant was given to/ Mrs. Robert Livingston of Clermont in 177_/ Given by her to her daughter/ Mrs. Richard Montgomery./ Left by Mrs. Montgomery to her brother/ Edward Livingston/ left by Edward Livingston to his daughter/ Cora Livingston Barton."; paper label attached to back of photograph: "A. J. Borst.; -ARTISTIC-PICTURE FRAMES- 105 EAST 9TH ST., NEW YORK".
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Photographer
Date made
circa 1873
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.87.351 A-B
MP.87.351a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Framed
Height
14 in
Width
12 in
Depth
1-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 14 x 12 x 1 1/2 in. (35.6 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm)
Dimension Description
Sight
Height
9-3/8 in
Width
7-3/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.7 cm)
Material
Glass, Conifer, Gilt, Paper, Gesso
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Needs acid free backing.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Coralie Livingston Barton
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.2007.74 - Stereograph - Similar item
MP.87.353 a-b - Photograph - Similar item
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom