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Mary Mears

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Writer Mary Mears, second daughter of John Hall Mears and Elizabeth Farnsworth Mears, in formal studio portrait.

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Physical Description

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Dimensions 14 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number NF Mears, Helen Farnsworth

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01388S
Legacy ID
WHi 7072

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Head and shoulders studio portrait of Helen and Mary Mears in profile.

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Formal full-length studio portrait of Elizabeth Therese Baird wearing a long, black dress.

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Model of statue by Helen Farnsworth Mears that was rejected as "too heavy and bulky looking" for the top of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Helen Farnsworth Mears

Helen Farnsworth Mears

Helen Farnsworth Mears sitting on a ladder and resting her head against her hand.

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Elizabeth Farnsworth Mears

Elizabeth Farnsworth Mears

1860

A photographic copy of an early, full-length studio portrait of Elizabeth Farnsworth Mears (1830-1907) standing in front of a painted backdrop with column behind her. She is wearing a dark floor le...

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