Lillian Warner Lawson Photograph ca. 1910

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195

Summary

Creator:
Nancy Roderick, Leesburg, VA.
Abstract:
This collection consists of one photographic portrait measuring 51 x 38 cm. It is an albumen print on paperboard, details enhanced with crayon. The emulsion has been severely damaged by exposure to smoke, heat, and dirt, and the portrait is in poor condition. The photographer is unknown, as is the portrait's date. The estimate of 1910 is based on the style of portrait, clothing, and the apparent age of the subject.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of one photographic portrait measuring 51 x 38 cm. It is an albumen print on paperboard, details enhanced with crayon. The emulsion has been severely damaged by exposure to smoke, heat, and dirt, and the portrait is in poor condition. The photographer is unknown, as is the portrait's date. The estimate of 1910 is based on the style of portrait, clothing, and the apparent age of the subject.

Biographical / historical:

Lillian Warner Lawson (1 April 1861- 2 June 1927) was born in Loudoun County and lived near Hamilton all of her life. Her father, Charles Edward Warner (1832-1918), was a farmer. Her mother was Caroline Tavenner Warner (1843-1908). Lillian Warner married Alfred B. Lawson (1856-1936) on 5 September 1881. They had thirteen children: Annie Lawson (1882-1968), Caroline Milbourne (1884-1942), Mary Ann (1885-1951), Charles (19 May 1888-9 June 1888), Josephine (b.1889-1920s), Lizzie (23 June 1890-11 February 1891), Lillian (26 May 1891-2 August 1891) James (1892-1986), Edward (1894-1958), Susan Gillian Parker (1896-1973), Alfred (1898-1952), Charles (1901-1973), and Madge Alice Arnett (1905-1974). Lillian and Alfred Lawson, along with several of their children, are buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Hamilton.

Acquisition information:
Nancy Roderick, Leesburg, VA.