One of the First Photos

Artist H. N. Cady (American, 1827 - 1898)

Date1881

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 x 3 5/8 inches (6.99 x 9.21 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.3584

InscribedNotations (See description) Back of Mount Handwritten Description: "Aug. 1881. One of the first photos. "Marnie dear" is shown (the cat). Leavitt."

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DescriptionVintage albumen print of family (& cat) on front porch of house. Description and date written on back of mount.

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