Digital image of portrait photo of Durstewitz family posed in photographer's studio, no place (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1880-1885.
Entry/Object ID
2005.078.0615
Description
Digital image of portrait photo of Durstewitz family posed in photographer's studio, no place (probably Hoboken), no date, circa 1880-1885.
Original image ca. 10-1/2" wide x 14" high mounted on12" x 16" high photographer's mount (roughly trimmed for modern frame not present.) Photographer not indicated (probably Conrad Magnus of Hoboken - cf. 2005.078.0602 for a cabinet photo of Julia Durstewitz that is from his studio. She is wearing the same clothes and jewelry as seen in this photo. Reverse has penciled identification (probably not contemporary.) Also separate text in modern ballpoint ink found on an enclosed backing leaf (original to the modern frame.)
Text on reverse of photo, old pencil:
Mr & Mrs. Anthony + Dora Durstewitz - Mother and Father
George, Julia + Julius Durtewitz children
Text on enclosure, modern ballpoint ink:
Family Portrait
Front, left Mrs. Anthony Durstewitz (Mother)
(Front) right Mr. Anthony Durstewitz (Father)
Rear, left Son, George Durstewitz (Eldest)
(Rear) center Daughter, Julia Durstewitz
(Rear) right Son. - Julius Durtewitz
[End of text on enclosure]
It is not stated who wrote the text, but an address label of Anthony J. Durstewitz of Rumson, N.J. on the enclosure is below the text to the right and it is presumed he prepared the modern text.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.078
Source or Donor
Durstewitz, Anthony & Kathy
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Anthony & Kathy Durstewitz
Made/Created
Artist
Magnus, Conrad
Date made
1885 - 1890
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1885-1890
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Original or Copy: Digital Copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2005-11-12
