1890 Mrs E Parmer Cabinet Photo, Elmira, Chemung NY (by Lottie Hurley)
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On reverse: "Mrs. E. Parmer, West Sixteenth Street, Elmira Heights, NY" is handwritten in pencil. Also the words "Crayon, upper end of street take the one at the rite hand X, R.B.G. " handwritten in pencil, which we believe to be the photographer's notes. Photo type: Original vintage Victorian Cabinet Card Photograph, circa 1870-80s. Photographer: L. Hurley, West Water Street, Elmira, Chemung County, New York. (known to be 19th c. female photographer, Mrs. Lottie Hurley)
NOTE: Photographer Mrs. Lottie C. Hurley 1867–1951, was an active photographer in Elmira, New York, circa 1900. She was also known as Mrs. L. Hurley, Mrs. S.L. Hurley or Mrs. Samuel Lott Hurley (Samuel Hurley). Lottie Chase 1867–1951 born in Cameron, Stuben County, New York, and died in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland. Her parents were John Baker Chase 1835–1912 and Mary Adelia Sutton Chase 1837–1905. Her siblings were Della Chase 1865–1929, Cora Chase 1869–1930, Edwin Sutton Chase 1875–1963. Her husband was Samuel Lott Hurley 1865–1934 and their son was Clifford Warren Hurley 1892–1959. It seems her given name was Lottie, possibly Charlotte, as in Charlotte Chase Hurley.
Found in Public Genealogy Records:
We did an extensive search of any E. Parmer ancestors living in the Elmira, Chemung County area of New York State during this time period, and here is who we found:
Ebenezar Parmer or Ebenezer Parmer or Eben Parmer
Enos Parmer
Etna Parmer
Edna Parmer
This is a wonderful photo of what looks like possibly a mother and daughter. The mother appears to have been born in 1800-1820, and the daughter in the 1850-1870 range. It is uncommon to have a women photographer in those early days. A rare piece, and clearly signed with the Elmira Parmer name.
Size: 4.5 x 7 inches
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