View of a White House | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

View of a White House

View of a White House | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Quarter plate ambrotype of a view of a two-story white house, with its gable end facing forward, front door and two windows on the first floor, and two windows on the second. A one-story, porticoed addition connects it to the barn or stable, which has two open doors. A picket fence, covered buggy with one horse in harness, and a man holding the hands of two children are in front of the house.
DESCRIPTION
Quarter plate ambrotype of a view of a two-story white house, with its gable end facing forward, front door and two windows on the first floor, and two windows on the second. A one-story, porticoed addition connects it to the barn or stable, which has two open doors. A picket fence, covered buggy with one horse in harness, and a man holding the hands of two children are in front of the house.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:124937
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Bracy, H. H.
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County:
State:
Collection Name:Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:cased images
Original Format Number:PH 4195.493, Box 30
Original Dimensions:3.25 x 4.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Oval mat stamped with decoration and with the name of the photographer on the lower left "Ambrotype by H.H. Bracy" and upper left "Cutting's Pat. July 4 & 11 1854." Stamped leather case. Red burnt velvet lining with urn motif.
SUBJECTS
Horses
Barns
Plants
Clothing and dress
Dresses
Hats
Architecture, Domestic
Lawns
Yards
Fences
Children
Men
Outdoor photography
Portraits, Group
Carriages and carts

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