#6 Tintype of 3 young women with studio camera. The cryptic writing reads “The Three Damnid” or “Danmid” Wilhemina Greek Slave & Damnid or Danmid”. Perhaps they were referring to the Danaïds, daughters of Danaüs in Greek mythology painted by Burne-Jones. “Greek Slave” seems to be a reference to Hiram Powers famous stature but these young ladies are certainly more completely dressed than she! Wilhemina has defeated us as an art history reference.

Pride of the Profession: 19th Century Photographers Posing with Their Cameras

#6 Tintype of 3 young women with studio camera. The cryptic writing reads “The Three Damnid” or “Danmid” Wilhemina Greek Slave & Damnid or Danmid”. Perhaps they were referring to the Danaïds, daughters of Danaüs in Greek mythology painted by Burne-Jones. “Greek Slave” seems to be a reference to Hiram Powers famous stature but these young ladies are certainly more completely dressed than she! Wilhemina has defeated us as an art history reference.

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