Name/Title
Clarke, Genevieve: Portraits throughout her Youth, 1885-1904 - P2015.22.40(A-M)Entry/Object ID
P2015.22.40ADescription
Clarke, Genevieve: Portraits throughout her Youth, 1885-1904. Formal portraits of Genevieve Clark, daughter of Martha Conrad & Joseph Clarke, granddaughter of Thomas & Mary Ivory Conrad. She was educated in Europe and had a promising career as musician & singer, when she entered a religious order, Religious Society of Sacred Heart, c. 1904. She professed her vows in Belgium in 1913. She died at age 92 in Menlo Park, CA.
A = Portrait of Genevieve as Young Woman, c. 1903. ¾ length, Genevieve at age 21, She is wearing white dress of fine organdy with satin stripes. It is worn low off her shoulders, with straps visible on her shoulders. She is wearing her hair up, a corsage on her dress. Handwritten on back: "Genevieve Clarke, 1903-4, St. Joseph, Mo" Byarlay, Photographer, b/w, 11" x 7".
B = Oval Portrait, same dress as A above. Bust view. 1904. Handwritten on back: "Genevieve Clarke, 1904". O.L. Hutchings, Photographer, b/w. 2 "x 2½" oval, on 4"x 6¼" mat.
C = Bust View, 1904, Genevieve as young woman, age 22, She is wearing a light-colored bodice with high collar, her hair worn up on her head. Handwritten on bottom: "1904" on back: "Genevieve Clarke, 1904, Belongs to May Clarke". Sepia, 2¾" x 3¾ on 5" x 7" mat. Gist-Hutchings, Photographer.
D = Oval Portrait, Genevieve at age 18, 1900. She is wearing a lower cut light-colored dress with dark bow affixed to front, Her up-swept hair is topped with a bow. Handwritten on back: "For Aunt Fannie from Genevieve, 1900". b/w. 2 "x 2½" oval, on 3¾"x 5¼" mat., Uhlman, Photographer.
E = Photo of Genevieve as Teen, 1899. Teen girl wearing high sequined collar, bodice with pleated front, Her hair is tied back at the nape with a dark ribbon. Handwritten on back: "For May, from your sister." "Genevieve Clarke, St. Joseph, Mo. later Mother Clarke, R.S.C.J. 1899". b/w. 2 "x 3½" on 3½" x 5¼" mat.
F = Photo as 7 yr old, 1888. Portrait of young girl posed against twig background. She has her hands up and behind her head. She is wearing a knee-length white dress with fresh flower corsage at left shoulder, and garland of flowers trailing across the dress front. She is wearing white shoes with ribbon ties. A headband pulls back her hair and she is wearing bracelet bands on both arms. Handwritten on back: "Genevieve Clarke, 7½ yr, 1888" Sepia, 4" x 6½", Uhlman, Photographer.
G& H = Photo as little girl, 1885. Genevieve as toddler, She is leaning on fringed upholstered chair, wearing a low cut white dress with dark sash at waist and black arms band. She has a necklace. Her light hair appears as long curls. Handwritten on back: (A) Genevieve Clark, 1875 (but she was not born until 1882) (B) Agnes Conrad, 187?, The photo appears to be the same little girl as 15.22.40I, which is Genevieve. sepia, carte de visite. 2 copies, Alex Lozo, Photographer.
I = Photo as toddler, c. 1884. Genevieve, c. age 2, bust view. She has light very curly hair, she is leaning on a fringed-upholstered cushion, wearing a white dress with square lace collar, and a necklace. Handwritten on back: "Genevieve Clarke". Sepia. 4" x 6½". Saurman, Photographer.
J&K = Genevieve & May Clarke as toddlers, age 3 & 5. c. 1885. 2 copies of similar pose. They are photographed on a bed of hay with rough tree limb fence behind. They are wearing white dresses. May has dark hair, Genevieve light curly hair. "Handwritten on back: "May, 5yr. Genevieve, 3 yrs. 1886 (May born in 1880, Genevieve in 1882). Sepia, 4" x 6½", Lozo, Photographer.
L = Genevieve in First Communion Dress, photo taken in Paris. At age 9, Genevieve made her first communion in Rome, May 15, 1892, in private chapel with Pope Leo XIII. Y. Yrondy, Photographer, Paris. Photo taken after she returned to Paris. Shown her in white dress and long veil with train, white satin shoes.
M = Pope Leo XIII Photo included with Genevieve Clarke's First Communion held in private chapel in Rome with Pope Leo. Photo depicts Pope Leo XIII kneeding with hands folded, elbows on pillow. Madonna & Child statue in background.Collection
Conrad-PhilipsMade/Created
Studio
Rudolph Uhlman Photography Studio, St. Joseph, MissouriDate made
1885 - 1904Place
City
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriNotes
Date: 1904Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Genealogy, Conrad Family, St. Joseph Merchants, Clarke, Conrad, & CurtinRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Thomas ConradPerson or Organization
Genevieve ClarkPerson or Organization
May ClarkeProvenance
Notes
Photos in family of Thomas Conrad until exhibited at San Diego Women's College where granddaughter, (Mother) Genevieve Clarke, a religious was librarian. Returned to family after College's closing. Donated by g-granddaughter of Thomas Conrad.