John Ross Delafield

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

John Ross Delafield

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.310 a-b

Description

Black and white photographic portrait bust of John Ross Delafield in military uniform. The frame is English Sterling Silver. Lower right corner has a walking lion (upper stamp). The bottom of the frame is squared, while the top is curved. It is heavily ornamented with an outer beaded pattern (an alternating pattern of protruding tear drop forms and mimicking recessed forms with circles at the ends) and a inner beaded pattern. Top center on the frame is a protruding oval- an inscribed script "V" form. Inside the frame is a long rectangular piece of paper to keep the photo from slipping.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1917

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

On the reverse side of photograph: "Major J.R.Delafield, Ordinance Def-Chicago Ill"(Hard to read).

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.310 A-B

MP.94.310a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Frame Item "A"

Height

2-7/8 in

Width

2-1/16 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 1/4 in. (7.3 x 5.2 x 0.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Print Item "B"

Height

2-5/16 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 5/16 x 1 3/4 in. (5.9 x 4.4 cm)

Material

Paper, Silver Sterling, Photograph

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: The backing of heavy paper and leather is badly damaged; the stand piece is completely separated from the frame.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

Subject

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.311 a-b - Photograph - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Portrait identified by Verna DiFalco (Housekeeper). Date is based on findings in MP.94.311.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom