Photograph by
Mudge, M. M., American, 1859 - 1950
Subject of
Townsend Bone Moore, Laura, American, 1878 - 1968
Date
1894-1899
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W (image): 5 1/2 × 3 15/16 in. (14 × 10 cm)
H x W (sheet): 6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (16.5 × 10.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Laura Townsend. Townsend is standing in the center of the image turned toward the right side of the image. Townsend is wearing a dark dress with a high collar and ruffle detailing on the upper torso. Her dress has billowing sleeves which gather at the forearm. There is white structure, similar to a decorative gate with inset fabric, on the right. Townsend’s proper right hand is holding the top of the lower gate and her left elbow is resting on the top. Her left arm is bent and her hand is against the side of her face. A worn background featuring decorative plants and furniture is visible. There is text for [M. M. MUDGE, CHATTANOOGA, TENN.] below the image. On the back of the photograph is a handwritten inscription in pencil [Laura Townsend / Winchester].
Place printed
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
cabinet photographs
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Photography
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.36.6
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a85bb73f-80a3-4684-9e15-c6b67546a06b

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