Portrait of Eleanor Bradley Peters, ca. 1860

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Portrait of Eleanor Bradley Peters, ca. 1860

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Description

Eleanor Bradley Peters (1855-1941) was a resident of Portland and Boston, Massachusetts. She married Edward McClure who took her last name. Eleanor co-wrote a genealogy of her family titled: "Peters of New England: a genealogy, and family history".

This portrait is an example of photographers being more creative with pictures. Eleanor wore a large Victorian coat for the photo.


About This Item

  • Title: Portrait of Eleanor Bradley Peters, ca. 1860
  • Creation Date: circa 1860
  • Subject Date: circa 1860
  • Media: Ambrotype
  • Local Code: Coll. 443, 2017.500.003
  • Collection: Miscellaneous daguerreotypes
  • Object Type: Image

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