This is a large tin, a grandchild of Hyram and Elizabeth and an early

                             portrait. Her dress pattern was popular in the 1840s, but the waist

                             comes from the 1850s and tins were not around in the 40s. She has

                             a wire hoop under skirt. This allows me to say the outfit is post 1855

                             and the image probably dates to 1858-1862. I guess Mila Gideon or

                             her sister are about the right time frame for this one.

                            (e-mail:   Kate Lund)