Name/Title
Carte-de-visite of a young baby, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1864-1873.Entry/Object ID
2012.007.0023Description
Carte-de-visite of a young baby, Hoboken, no date, circa 1864-1873.
2-1/2" x 4-3/16" high. Photograph taken by C.F. May, 140 Washington St. (old number), Hoboken. Imprinted on front bottom margin and on reverse. Child is not identified.
Although not indicated with the stereotypical black mount or outline, this was possibly a mourning photo.
Front: C.F. May, Hoboken, opp. New York.
Back imprinted: C.F. May, Photographer. 140 Washington Street, Bet. 3d and 4th Streets, Hoboken, Opp. New York. Negatives Preserved.
The address of 140 Washington Street became modern 316 Washington in 1892. Charles F. May operated a studio in Hoboken from 1864 to 1873 when it was sold to Charles de Lapotterie. See Lapotterie entry.
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CDV / sepia-toneAcquisition
Accession
2012.007Source or Donor
Lukacs, ClaireAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.Made/Created
Date made
1864 - 1873Notes
Date: 1864-1873General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2012-02-14
