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Photographic Portrait of Helen Campbell

Photographic Portrait of Helen Campbell - Photograph; Portrait
Accession #: 4429.1
Title: Photographic Portrait of Helen Campbell
Object Type: Photograph; Portrait
Participants:
Campbell, Helen (subject)
Hill's Photography (creator)
Physical Description: Photographic portrait of Helen Campbell in oval wood frame; frame has a gold inner lip. Helen is wearing a frock by NY designer, Eugenie.
Description: After Amasa Campbell's death in 1912, Grace and Helen made annual trips "back East" to New York and Boston, as well as to California, staying for several weeks during the winter months to enjoy theater, music, shopping, and visits with family and friends. On April 1, 1914, Helen's diary noted that Grace had a photographic portrait (MAC Collection L84-187) made at Hill's studio in New York City. Although her diary makes no mention, Helen also had this portrait taken at Hill's, wearing a dress by New York designer Eugenie.
Category: Campbell Collection
Related Objects:
3096.2 (Eugenie Gowns, Dress, Dance Frock, 1914)
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Photograph (Artwork); Portrait (Artwork->Subject)
Geographical Reference: Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane)
Dimensions:
Frame Dimensions H x W x D 14 x 12 x 1 3/4" (outer)
Object H x W 10 x 8" (photograph, frame opening)
Materials/Techniques:
wood (plant material) (Material)
glass (Material)
Photograph (Technique)
Marks/Inscription:
(illegible)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2019

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