St. Peter's Fair at Fort Schuyler

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

St. Peter's Fair at Fort Schuyler

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1226

Description

A black and white, matte finished, oblong shaped, photographic print of a fair at Fort Schuyler. Men and women sit in horse drawn carriages in the courtyard of the fort, while others watch from the sides. The print is mounted on a semi-heavy board. Condition: Paper is discolored and has damaged sides.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Holmes

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1859

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

The lower right corner is embossed, "Holmes,/ Phot'graphist.'N.Y." Written in pencil in the lower left corner, "Fair held by the ladies of St. Peter's Church, Westchester at Fort Schuyler July 13 & 14th 1859."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

16-1/2 in

Width

21 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 21 in. (41.9 x 53.3 cm)

Dimension Description

Photo print

Height

12-7/8 in

Width

15-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 7/8 x 15 7/8 in. (32.7 x 40.3 cm)

Material

Paper Photographic, Cardboard

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

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