Photograph
George Henry Williams
| Sixth plate daguerreotype of a portrait of George Henry Williams (deceased child at 18 months), son of Henry C. and Diana T. Williams, and may be the cousin of N.M. Brown. The portrait shows the child laying in a cradle with a blanket and a small hat in the corner. Portions of the portrait have been tinted blue. The photograph was donated by Irving Brown in 1956. |
| Image ID: | 10180 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | cased images |
| Original Format Number: | PH 4195.118, Box 10 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.75 x 3.25 inches |
| There is an unattributed quotation with our notes on the photograph: "I remember the cradle, 6 ft or more long. Mother could sit at the other end and rock both herself and the baby at the same time. It was considered the proper thing to do." Double elliptical mat. Burnt red velvet decoration inside cover. Stamped leather case. Tarnish over highlights of the blanket and child's clothing. |
| Painting |
| Portraits |
| Clothing and dress |
| Furniture |
| Children |
| Dead |
| Indoor photography |
| Infants |
| Youth |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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