First Schools : Residential Programs for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Object ID:
2003.185.133
Title:
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Sarah J. Huntoon
Place:
[Louisville, KY]
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
The bodice of Mrs. Huntoon's dress is lace-covered. She is wearing eyeglasses. Name of photography studio in pencil at bottom right corner. Black-and-white photograph mounted on cardboard.
Studio:
Steffens-Berry
Medium:
Paper
Print Size:
14 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.
Provenance:
Item was removed from the KSB History Room. Sarah Josephine Huntoon was married to Benjamin Bussey Huntoon, who was the superintendent of the Kentucky School for the Blind from 1871-1912 and of the American Printing House for the Blind from 1871 until his death in 1919. During her husband's years at the school, Sarah served as the school matron.
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Portrait photo of Sarah J. HuntoonPortrait photo of Sarah J. Huntoon