Cabinet photo of Great-Grandma Lancy posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1888-1892.
Entry/Object ID
2014.013.0025
Description
Cabinet photograph of Great-Grandmother Lancy posed in photographer's studio, no date, circa 1888-1892.
Photograph is one of several of this family whose fuller name is unknown. See related.
4-1/8" x 6-1/4" high on photographer's mount (which appears to have had the bottom trimmed slightly removing text "Formerly in New York."). Photographed by Dimmers Photo Studio, 406 Washington St., Hoboken. Imprint on front in lower border. Full imprint on back. Back has holographic identification: Gr. Grandma Lamy (or Lancy?)
Theodore 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." Which of the two were the photographer for this sitting is unknown.
Acquisition
Accession
2014.013
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
Dimmers Photo Studio
Date made
1888 - 1892
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1888-1892
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
6 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: Lost
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2009-10-05
