Sepia-tone photo of children, twins Georg & Elisabeth Widenmann, wearing costumes in photographer's studio, Feb. 1910.
Entry/Object ID
2011.005.0107
Description
Sepia-tone photo of twins Georg & Elisabeth Widenmann wearing costumes and posed in photographer's studio, 'Februar' [February], 1910.
Carte-de-visite, trimmed three sides not affecting image. Photograph by W. [William] Manewal, 520 Washington St., Hoboken (imprinted on lower mount.) Reverse has holographic ink identifications and date.
The pair were born in Hoboken, March 23, 1901, making them eight years old in this photo. Event or occasion not known. (Information on the brother and sister being twins and their birth date provided 2013 by relative, Judy Boylan.)
The spelling of their first names and the use of "Februar" suggests their heritage.
Father? Adolph Widenmann, 905 Castle Point Terrace (found in 1911 Boyd's Directory.)
The costumes including wigs appear to be 18th century style French. They may have possibly been rented from United Decorating Company of Hoboken.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.005
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
Manewal, William
Date made
1910
Place
Location
Hoboken
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-05-26
