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Sepia-tone photo of two young girls posed in photographer's studio, Union Hill, N.J., no date, ca. 1910-1920.
Photograph
Sepia-tone photo of two young girls posed in photographer's studio, Union Hill, N.J., no date, ca. 1910-1920.
Print 3-3/4" wide x 5-1/2" high on 6" x 9" photographer's mount. Photographer's imprint on mount at bottom: Henkel Studio, 167 Bergenline Ave., Union Hill, N.J. [Another address for the photographer that is probably Charles A. Henkel who was known at other addresses over time in Jersey City and West Hoboken.) Reverse is blank.
The clothing they are wearing suggests that they were part of a wedding group or a church ceremony such as confirmation. One or both girls are possibly related to the J. Widmann family of Hoboken. See notes.
2006.068.0112
2006.068
Culhane, Debbie
Gift
Gift of Debbie Culhane.
Henkel Studio
1910 - 1920
Union Hill, N.J.
Date: 1910-1920
4 in
6 in
Good
Notes: This item is associated with a group of photos and a mourning card, 2006.068.0010, found by the donor outside 518 Park Avenue, Hoboken, in the 1980's. Apparently abandoned by residents of German ancestry. Other information has not been established. Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2007-01-29