James N.W. and Chansonetta Stanley Emmons, ca. 1887
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Chansonetta Stanley Emmons (1858-1937), the sister of F.E. and F.O. Stanley, the inventors of the Stanley Steamer, was a gifted photographer and painter.
She created these miniatures of herself and her husband, James, whom she married in 1887.
A native of Kingfield, she taught painting and drawing and photographed her travels, friends and children.
Other Information
- Title: James N.W. and Chansonetta Stanley Emmons, ca. 1887
- Creator: Emmons, Chansonetta Stanley
- Creation Date: circa 1887
- Subject Date: circa 1887
- State: ME
- Media: Watercolor on ivory, metal
- Dimensions (cm): 9 x 8
- Local Code: 2002.042
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Emmons, Chansonetta Stanley, 1858-1937--Miniatures--Portraits
Artists, Maine
Photographers
Emmons, James N.W.--Miniatures--Portraits
Women artists
Miniatures
People
Emmons, Chansonetta Stanley
Emmons, James N.
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