Photograph by
Richards Photography, American
Subject of
Singleton, Minerva, American, 1824 - 1912
Date
ca. 1880
Medium
albumen and silver on paper on card mount
Dimensions
H x W: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10.8 cm)
Description
A cabinet card photograph of Minerva Singleton taken by Richards Photography in Winchester, Tennessee. Singleton is fully captured and she is posed sitting, wearing a long-sleeve, floor-length dark color dress. Her left arm is leaning on a chair. The background has light vegetation around the sides, imitating an outside scenery. On the front of the photograph, the bottom margin has printed information on the photography studio [Richards, EXTRA FINISH. WINCHESTER, TENN.]. On the back of 2011.36.88.1, the Singleton’s name written in black ink at top center [Mrs. Minerva Singleton / Winchester, Tenn.]. The card has scalloped edges.
Place depicted
Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
cabinet photographs
albumen prints
portraits
Topic
Photography
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.36.88.1
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fb69f6ed-141c-4a46-ab51-cc9090679c10

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