Contributed by NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Description
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is seated at a table and holds a pen above a piece of paper. He looks down at the paper. A paperweight (?), and two books are on the right of the table. Part of the chair with upholstery and tacks is visible.
Inscription: "1872-1876" written in pencil verso. "c. 1866" underneath the photograph on the front has been erased.
Notes: C1870-C1876. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's appearance and outfit are similar to those in 1876 portraits. The exact reasons for the "1872-1876" date in inscription are unknown.
Associated Materials: 3007-1-2-1-47 is identical print not mounted.
About This Item
- Title: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Cambridge, ca. 1872
- Creation Date: circa 1872
- Subject Date: circa 1872
- Location: Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA
- Media: Albumen print
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 6 cm
- Local Code: LONG 27886 (3007.001/002.001-item 46)
- Collection: Longfellow Family Photographs
- Object Type: Image
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NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4491
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