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Mrs. Larsen
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Three-quarter length ninth plate ferrotype/tintype of Mrs. Larsen, wife of Peter Larsen. She is wearing a striped, long-sleeved dress with white collar, lace gloves, a brooch at her neck, and drop earrings. Her arms are folded. Hand-coloring on cheeks, and gold details on jewelry. Mounted on the inside cover of the case, with Peter Larsen on the right side.
circa 1860-1869
Scovill Manufacturing Company
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W012723
WHi 123283
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