Name/Title
Shellman, Mary BostwickEntry/Object ID
1941.049.075Description
Print, photographic. Image of Mary Shellman in Westminster Cemetery by unknown photographer. Undated - perhaps 1890. Reverse side labeled "Mary Bostwick Shellman decorating grave of Lt. R. H. Clark of the 7th Maine Vols. U.S.A. on Memorial Day. Lt. Clarke died from sunstroke on march from Va. To Gettysburg, July 1st, 1863. Buried in lot owned by Miss Shellman for burial of friendless soldiers in the Westminster Cemetery." Photograph shows Mary Shellman in hat and dark dress kneeling beside a tombstone. US flag draped over part of tombstone. "1890" appears in pencil on back of photograph. Photo mounted on cardboard. Overall size 5" x 7"; image size 3.5" x 4.5".Acquisition
Accession
1941.049Source or Donor
Reese, PaulAcquisition Method
Gift