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Martha Bottomley

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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Martha Bottomley, facing forward with hands folded at her waist. She is wearing a polka-dotted dress with pleated bodice, white collar and cuffs, and untied white bonnet. Hand-coloring on cheeks.

Date Created:
circa 1850-1859

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created circa 1850-1859

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 7 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899
Call Number PH 4195.374, Box 19
Media Number Box 19
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
Unique ID
W0146G2
Legacy ID
WHi 123666

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