John Ross Delafield

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

John Ross Delafield

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.311 a-b

Description

Black and white framed photographic portrait bust of John Ross Delafield in military uniform. Frame and backing appear to be hand crafted. The frame is made of a brown paper printed with floral motifs of green, red, and blue. One can easily see how the paper had been folded over the underlying material as cut marks are observed inside the frame from behind. The backing is made of a stiff board with Faux Lizard paper mounted onto it. There is a metal latch to hold the back door in place and the base of the stand has been severed. Inside was found a card with the months of May/June 1917 on either side. The days of the week are listed vertically on the left side of the card and the numbers that correspond. The card is colored black and red and is meant to be read vertically from top to bottom/ left to right. Underneath was found another piece of Faux Lizard paper.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1917

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.311 A-B

MP.94.311a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Item "A" Frame

Height

4 in

Width

3 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 1/4 in. (10.2 x 7.6 x 0.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Item "B" Photograph

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, Photograph

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

Subject

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.310 a-b - Photograph - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Portrait indentified by Verna DiFalco (Housekeeper).

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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