Anna Gourlay | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Anna Gourlay

Anna Gourlay | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype portrait of Anna Martin Gourlay (1858-1864). She is seated, facing forward, wearing a short-sleeved dress, and holding a doll in her right arm. Hand coloring on dress neckline and sleeves. Gold details applied to necklace.<p>Annie was born April 7, 1858 in Glens Falls (Warren Co.), New York, the daughter of Andrew Gourlay (1785-1866), a tailor, and Jane Jack (1815-1899). Annie died in Glens Falls on November 24, 1864. She was buried at Glens Falls Cemetery.<p>Photo taken by "Conkey" on January 5, 1864. Conkey was probably George W. Conkey (1837-1910), who was born in New York City, and in 1861 came to Glens Falls, where he opened a photography studio and gallery.</p>
DESCRIPTION
Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype portrait of Anna Martin Gourlay (1858-1864). She is seated, facing forward, wearing a short-sleeved dress, and holding a doll in her right arm. Hand coloring on dress neckline and sleeves. Gold details applied to necklace.

Annie was born April 7, 1858 in Glens Falls (Warren Co.), New York, the daughter of Andrew Gourlay (1785-1866), a tailor, and Jane Jack (1815-1899). Annie died in Glens Falls on November 24, 1864. She was buried at Glens Falls Cemetery.

Photo taken by "Conkey" on January 5, 1864. Conkey was probably George W. Conkey (1837-1910), who was born in New York City, and in 1861 came to Glens Falls, where he opened a photography studio and gallery.

RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:6445
Creation Date: 01 25 1864
Creator Name:Conkey, George W.
City:Glens Falls
County:
State:New York
Collection Name:Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:cased images
Original Format Number:PH 4195.451, Box 22
Original Dimensions:2.75 x 3.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Oval stamped mat. Stamped paper or leather case. Red burnt velvet lining.
The doll is in the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections, accession #1966.299.1.
SUBJECTS
Dresses
Jewelry
Children
Indoor photography
Portrait photography
Dolls

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