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Abby O. Briggs (?)
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Ninth plate ferrotype/tintype of Abby O. Briggs. Waist-up portrait, facing forward. She has her arms folded across her chest, and is wearing an off-the-shoulder dark-colored gown with lace over the shoulders, dark lace fingerless gloves, drop earrings, and a brooch at the V-neck of the dress. Hand-coloring on the cheeks.
circa 1860-1869
Publication Information
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1860-1869 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 6 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 4195.445, Box 22 |
| Media Number | Box 22 |
| 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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