Walden, Robert Wyndham

Photograph

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Walden, Robert Wyndham

Entry/Object ID

1994.007.475

Description

Carte-de-visite. B/W photograph of Robert Wyndham Walden. Oval, head and shoulders studio portrait of a young man; wearing suit with velvet collar, vest, cravat, and watch chain. Mounted on cream color card stock. Printed below image: "CRAFT & FERRY 132 BOWERY". Printed on back: ESTABLISHED 1854 CRAFT & FERRY PHOTOGRAPERS, 132 Bowery, N.Y.". 4.125" x 2.5". 1867-1873.

Acquisition

Accession

1994.007

Source or Donor

Shriner, Thelma Walden

Acquisition Method

Bequest

General Notes

Note

Robert Wyndham Walden [b. August 2, 1843 – d. April 28, 1905] began his career as a horse trainer in New York. In 1872 Walden and his wife, Caroline [b. August 7, 1844 – d. June 10, 1925], moved from New York to Middleburg where they established Bowling Brook Farm. The Waldens had four children: William Walter, Minnie, Robert Jeter and Wade Wellington.