Head-and-shoulders portrait of Sarah J. Huntoon

Print, Photographic

Accession Number: 2003.185.133

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.

Medium: Paper

Print Size: 14 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.

Date: ca. 1910

History/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.

Credit Line: Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 2003.185

Subjects: Huntoon, Sarah J., 1836-1919 Photographs