Item Info
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Handwritten on verso: Dr. Dwight's daughter, Gutekunst's prize picture.
F. Gutekunst,
712 Arch St., Philadelphia.
Prize Photographs
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., Photographic Materials, No. 591 Broadway, New York.
April 2nd, 1874.
Dear Sir: I take pleasure in advising you that both the prizes for which you competed have been awarded to you by five out of the six judges, viz. the prize for "best photograph of a little girl," and that for the "best photograph of a little boy." I send you herewith a check for $200. Congratulating you on your success, I remain, Yours Truly, E. Anthony.
Mr. F. Gutekunst, Philadelphia.
The above was received as the result of an offer made by Messrs. Anthony & Co., of New York, to the photographers of the world, inviting competition for five prizes as follows: "For best photograph of a little girl under six years of age." "For best photograph of a little boy under six years of age." "For best photograph of a group of boy and girl under six years of age." "For best photograph of a lady." "For best photograph of Landscape."
F. Gutekunst, No. 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
April 4th, 1874.
Creation Year: ca. 1874
Call Number: pdcp00210
Creator Name: Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917 - Photographer
Portrait of Dr. Dwight's Daughter 
Verso of Portrait of Dr. Dwight's Daughter