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Betsy H. Smith
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Ninth plate daguerreotype of Betsy H. Smith. Mrs. Smith was the mother of Rosellah M. Bowman and the grandmother of E.B. Harper. The portrait is a bust figure with the subject facing front. She is wearing a lace collar and shawl. Hand-coloring on cheeks, and gold details on a collar pin and a ring on her finger.
circa 1850-1859
Publication Information
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1850-1859 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 6 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 4195.98, Box 8 |
| Media Number | Box 8 |
| 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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