Portrait of Gertrude Cole
albumen print
PHOTOGRAPHSPurdy, J. E.
USA, MA, Boston
late 19th century
overall: 7 x 5 in.
Black and white photograph, formal portrait, bust of woman wearing dark lacy dress with high collar, puff sleeves, white bow and feather in upswept hair. Image is in oval mounted on black card. Printed on reverse "J. E. Purdy & Co/ High Grade Photographers,/ 146 TREMONT ST.,/ BOSTON/ The Elmwood". Handwritten on reverse "Gertrude Cole/ Uncle George's wife". F. D. Lawley Collection.
2002.41.23