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Carte-de-visite of man and woman by Hoboken photographer C.F. May, n.d., circa 1864-1873.
Photograph
Carte-de-visite of a man and woman posed in studio by Hoboken photographer C.F. May, no date, circa 1864-1873.
It has have irregularly trimmed edges as typical when placed in albums. Original album, owners or subjects in the photo are unknown. Sepia tone photo image, albumen print; overall circa 3-3/4" high x 2-1/2" wide.
Man and woman, middle aged, posed in studio. Back has printed label at center with text in four lines: C.F. May, Photographer, 140 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J.
Charles F. May operated a studio in Hoboken from 1864 to 1873 when it was sold to Charles de Lapotterie. See Lapotterie entry.
The address of 140 Washington Street became modern 316 Washington in 1892.
2010.007.0047
2010.007
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
May, Charles F.
1864 - 1873
Hoboken
Date: 1864-1873
Poor
Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2010-06-11