Cabinet photo of a man & woman posed in photographer's studio (Theo. G. Dimmers), N.Y., n.d., ca. 1865-1885.
Entry/Object ID
2014.015.0049
Description
Cabinet photograph of a man and woman posed in photographer's studio, New York, no date, circa 1865-1885.
4-1/4" wide x 6-1/2" high; plain edge. Photograph by Theodore G. Dimmers, 388 Bowery, New York.
They are not identified.
Dimmers was operating in Hoboken along with his brother, Rudolf (or Rudolph), at 406 Washington St. from the mid-to late 1880s (and which became 1018 Washington in 1892). Both addresses have been seen (using name of Dimmers or Dimmers Photo Studio) with text "Formerly in New York."
Back of this mount has imprint:
Theo. G. Dimmers [facsimile signature]
Photographer.
388 Bowery
Near Cooper Institute. New York.
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Date of establishment of New York studio is not apparent, but he is listed in 1872 Trow's Directory.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.015
Source or Donor
Purchase
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Credit Line
Museum Collections.
Made/Created
Artist
Dimmers, Theodore G.
Date made
1865 - 1885
Place
Location
New York City
Notes
Date: 1865-1885
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
7 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-12-23
