Heiram and Alida Burton Elsie and Smith Payne Burton Children
Date
1853?
Summary
Shows Hiram and Alida Burton with their children Elsie and Smith Payne Burton. Two young children sit on the lap of the man. The young girl wears a dress, and the toddler wears a pullover with bloomers. The woman wears a dress with a lace collar and the man wears a suit.
Description
1 photoprint : daguerreotype ; visible rectangular image 7 x 9 cm. (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.) in case 9 x 12 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Case photographs
Subject
Burton, Alida; Burton, Elsie; Burton, Hiram Knight; Burton, Smith Payne; Children & adults--1850-1860; Families--1850-1860.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710020052
Notes
A small piece of paper in the case reads: " Heiram & Alida Burton Elsie & Smith Payne Burton Children. 1853?".; Case is taped and faces on the daguerreotype are retouched.; Condition: Daguerreotype is fading.; Daguerreotype is mounted in hinged and latched leather-covered wood case with decorative metal frame and velvet facing.; Title penciled on envelope.; R7100200520
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