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Laura Smith
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Ninth plate daguerreotype of Laura Smith. Miss. Smith was the sister of Rosellah Bowman; she died of consumption in Athol, MA. The portrait is a half figure showing the subject full face; her elbow is propped on a table and her hands are resting in her lap. She is wearing earring, a necklace, and a ring on her finger. Hand-coloring on cheeks.
1854
Publication Information
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1854 |
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 |
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| Call Number | PH 4195.99, 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 |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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