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Rachel Lawe Grignon
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Quarter plate daguerreotype, waist-up portrait of Rachel Lawe Grignon, daughter of John Lawe and wife of Pierre Bernard Grignon. Wearing heavy bead necklace, earrings, and cross pendant, and wrapped in several blankets. Clothing and accessories are partly Native American style. Hand-tinted dress and blankets.
circa 1840-1849
Publication Information
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1840-1849 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 4195.347, Box 17 |
| Media Number | Box 17 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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