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Smith, Sarah L. Huntington, 1802-1836.
In Hooker, E.W. Memoir of Mrs. Sarah L. Huntington Smith. 3rd ed. (New York, 1845), frontispiece., Facsimile signature: Very affectionately your Sister Sarah L. Smith., Three-quarter length portrait of Mrs. Smith, seated and holding a book., Provenance: Waldo & Jewett, artist., Another portrait appears in: American missionary memorial (New York, 1853), p. 280.

Soby, Elizabeth.
In A treatise on the alterative [sic] and curative virtues of Swaim’s panacea (Philadelphia, 1833), plate facing p. 94., “Page 94”., According to the accompanying article, Elizabeth Soby was relieved of the pain she suffered from the ulcer on her face by using Swaim’s panacea., Charles Joseph Hullmandel was a London lithographer., Another portrait of Elizabeth Soby appears in Swaim’s panacea (Philadelphia, 1848), p. [19]., Three-quarter length portrait of a woman with a disfiguring scar on the right side of her face.

Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte, 1819-1899.
In Hale, S.J. Woman's record (New York, 1853), p. 794. "Illustrated by two hundred and thirty portraits, engraved on wood by Lossing and Barritt.", Bust-length portrait of the writer.

Spear, Chloe, 1750-1815.
In Memoir of Mrs. Chloe Spear (Boston, 1832), frontispiece., Full-length portrait of Chloe and other black girls being pursued by white men and a dog; a ship is visible in the background.

St. Clair, Sally.
In Chapin, J.R. The historical picture gallery (Boston, 1856), p. 407., Full-length recumbent portrait of the American woman from South Carolina who disguised herself as a man and joined the Continental Army; her sex was not discovered until after she died in battle (either in 1782 or 1778).

Stark, Cordelia
In Stark, C. The remarkable narrative of Cordelia Krats, or, The female wanderer (Boston, 1846), p. [2]., "[See Page 9.]", Full-length portrait of the author, possibly a fictitious character, wearing a full suit and a cap, and holding a cane.

Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886.
In Graham's Magazine 26 (November 1844), frontispiece. "Our contributors .... Engraved expressly for Graham's Magazine.", Facsimile signature: Ann S. Stephens., Three-quarter length portrait of the writer, seated near a window.

Stephens, Ellen.
In The afflicted and deserted wife, or, Singular and surprising adventures of Mrs. Ellen Stephens (New York, 1842), frontispiece., Mrs. Ellen Stephens is probably a fictitious character., Three-quarter length portrait of the woman wearing a dress with leg-of-mutton sleeves, with her head down-turned, in tears.

Stephens, H. Marion (Harriet Marion), 1823-1858.
In Stephens, H.M. Hagar the martyr ( Boston, 1855), frontispiece., Facsimile signature: H. Marion Stephen [sic]., Waist-length portrait of the writer.

Stewart, Deborah McClenaghan.
In Griswold, R.W. The Republican Court, or, American society in the days of Washington. New and rev. ed. (New York, 1856), plate preceding p. 413., Three-quarter length portrait of Mrs. Stewart wearing pearls in her hair and holding a folded fan in her right hand. The miniature on her left wrist is probably a portrait of her father; the one on her right, her husband. Cf. Robin J. Frank. Love and loss (2000), p. 21.

Stewart, Harriet Bradford, 1798-1830.
In Religious keepsake (Hartford, 1846), plate opposite p. 99., "P. 98", Waist-length portrait of Mrs. Stewart, with a ruffled collar.

Stone, Lucy, 1818-1893.
In Illustrated news, vol. 1, no. 22 (May 28, 1853), p. 345., Full-length portrait of the suffragist Lucy Stone, wearing bloomers.

Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896.
In Stowe, H.B. May flower (Boston, 1855), frontispiece., Facsimile signature: Truly Yours H.B. Stowe., Bust-length portrait of the writer.

Streeter in the act of murdering his wife.
In Tingley, H.F. Incidents in the life of Milton W. Streeter, the jealous and infatuated murderer, who murdered his young and beautiful wife, Elvira W. Streeter (Pawtucket, R.I., 1850), p. [3]., Full-length portrait of the woman, prostrate on the floor, with a man holding her by the hair to position her on his knee while he wields a razor high above his head; the woman has her right arm raised toward the razor.

Sully, Sarah Annis, d. 1867
In Diadem for MDCCCXLVII (Philadelphia, 1847), plate opposite p. 60., Sitter identified as Sarah Annis Sully, the wife of Thomas Sully, on the basis of a portrait by Thomas Sully; the painting is now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art., Waist-length portrait of Mrs. Sully wearing a cap; her left hand rests near her throat.

Ta-Ma-Kake-Toke.
In Lewis, J.O. Aboriginal portfolio, v. 1 (Philadelphia, 1835)., Full-length portrait of Ta-Ma-Kake-Toke holding garments (of dead spouse?), seated on a bench.

Taggart, Cynthia, 1801-1849.
Full-length recumbent portrait of the poet in a bed next to a window., In Taggart, Cynthia. Poems. 2nd ed. (Cambridge, 1834), frontispiece., Cynthia Taggart, a poet, was a chronic invalid and though she was bedridden for much of her life, she attained a degree of celebrity for her writing., “‘Now sleep spreads wide his downy wings’ p. 89. See page 13.”, Library Company’s copy marked in ink by former owner., Another portrait appears in Richmond, James C. Rhode Island cottage (New York, 1841), plate opposite p. 41.

Tappan, Sarah, 1748-1826
In Memoir of Mrs. Sarah Tappan (New York, 1834), frontispiece., Sarah Tappan was the mother of Arthur Tappan (1786–1865) and Lewis Tappan (1788–1873), both successful merchants and prominent antebellum reformers. She was also the mother of the anti-abolitionist and Ohio politician Benjamin Tappan (1773-1857), William Tappan (1779-1855), John Tappan (1781-1871), and publisher Charles Tappan (1784-1875)., Waist-length portrait of Mrs. Tappan, wearing a bonnet.

Taylor, Sarah Louisa, 1809-1836.
Waist-length portrait of Mrs. Taylor wearing a dress over a lace undergarment and holding a letter in one hand. Landscape scene visible through a window., In Lot, Jones. Memoir of Mrs. Sarah Louisa Taylor. 4th ed. (New York, 1846), frontispiece.

Tregomaine, Mrs.
In A treatise on the alterative [sic] and curative virtues of Swaim’s panacea (Philadelphia, 1833), plate facing p. 95., “Page 94”., According to the accompanying article, Mrs. Tregomaine was relieved of the pain she suffered from ulcers on various parts of her body by using Swaim’s panacea., Charles Joseph Hullmandel was a London lithographer., Another portrait of Mrs. Tregomaine appears in Swaim’s panacea (Philadelphia, 1848), p. [22]., Recumbent portrait of a woman with scars on her face and hands, leaning against pillows.

Trusta, H., 1815-1852.
In Trusta, H. Last leaf from Sunny Side (Boston, 1852), frontispiece., Bust-length portrait of the writer, who wrote as H. Trusta.

Truth, Sojourner, d. 1883.
In Gilbert, O. Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Boston, 1850), frontispiece., Bust-length portrait of Sojourner Truth, with a scarf around her head.

Tshusick.
In McKenney, T. L. and J. Hall. History of the Indian tribes of North America, v.1 (Philadelphia, 1836), plate opposite p. 173. Also in 1838-1844 and 1848-1850 editions., "Like all handsome women, be their color or nation what it may, she knew her power, and used it to the greatest advantage."--P. 175., Tshusick, an Ojibwa woman, arrived in Washington, D.C. in 1826, destitute and supposedly seeking Christian conversion after traveling on foot from Detroit. After several months of being entertained by high-level U.S. government officials and mingling in the highest social circles, she left the capital, laden with many gifts. Later, her Washington friends discovered that she was a con artist, "a sort of female swindler" (P. 177) who often appeared in cities and used her charm to make friends and enjoy the hospitality of others., Full-length portrait of a seated Tshusick leaning on a table, wearing elaborately decorated clothing, including a hat, jacket, and moccasins, and holding a flower. A piece of paper on the table bears her signature: "Thusick" [sic].

Tucker, Ruth
In Summary of the transactions of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, vol. 3 (1850), plate opposite p. 93., “Ruth Tucker, a large and healthy negro woman, aged twenty-four, was admitted into the Pennsylvania Hospital in January last, on account of tumours developed in the lobe of each ear. She stated that between five and six years before, she had her ears pierced, and that soon afterwards brass rings were inserted into them…. Some swelling had already shown itself around the punctures before they were taken out … and gave origin to the tumours, which had continued since slowly to enlarge.”—P. 93., Waist-length portrait of Ruth Tucker, a patient whom Dr. George W. Norris treated for tumors on her ears.

Tyndal, Caroline Harriette.
In The American book of beauty, or, Token of friendship (Hartford, 1847?), plate following p. [32]., Another portrait appears in: The Family circle, and parlor annual, 1848 (New York, 1847), plate preceding p. [45]., Three-quarter portrait of Miss Tyndal, seated with a flower in her right hand and a handkerchief in her left hand., Original sitter identified as the Hon. Mrs. Spalding.

T.Z.
Bust-length portrait of the criminal., In Sampson, M. B. Rationale of crime and its appropriate treatment; being a treatise on criminal jurisprudence considered in relation to cerebral organization. Edited by Eliza W. Farnham (Philadelphia, 1846), p. 160., “My acknowledgements are due to the officers of the Penitentiary on Blackwell’s Island for their politeness in furnishing me with facilities for taking the daguerreotypes, and to Mr. L. N. Fowler for aiding me in the selection of cases; nor must I omit to name Mr. Edward Serrell, who was obliging enough to take the outline drawings for me; or Mr. Brady, to whose indefatigable patience with a class of the most difficult of all sitters, is due the advantage of a very accurate set of daguerreotypes.” -- Introductory preface by Mrs. Farnham, p. xx., “The drawing indicates a large development of the perceptive, the mechanical and musical powers, with excessive secretiveness and destructiveness. But the most striking feature of her head is the extreme shortness from individuality to philoprogenitiveness. Her impatience and restlessness prevented the side view from being taken….”--P. 160.

Van de Weyer, Elizabeth Anne Sturgis Bates, 1817-1878.
In Heath’s Book of beauty (London, 1840), plate opposite p. [277]; the accompanying text is a poem “To Madame Van de Weyer : written on her wedding-day.”, In 1839, Elizabeth Anne Sturgis Bates married Sylvain Van de Weyer (1802-1874), who served as the Belgian Ambassador in London, 1831-1867., Knee-length portrait of the Massachusetts native, possibly wearing her wedding dress.

Van Lennep, Mary E., 1821-1844.
In Hawes, L.F. Memoir of Mrs. Mary E. Van Lennep (Hartford, 1848), frontispiece., Facsimile signature: Mary E. Van Lennep., Above signature: "Jesus, I give my all to Thee.", "See Page 128.", Waist-length portrait of the woman missionary, with a shawl draped over her shoulders.

Van Ness, Marcia, d. 1832.
In The national portrait gallery of distinguished Americans (Philadelphia, 1840), v.2, plate opposite entry. Also appears in other editions. Note that by the 1852-53 Peterson edition fewer portraits of women are included. This portrait is not included., Facsimile signature: Marcia Van Ness., Mrs. Van Ness devoted considerable time and wealth to the Washington City Orphan Asylum in Washington, D.C., which is now the Hillcrest Children's Center., Waist-length portrait of the philanthropist wearing a bonnet., Other portraits appear in Jones, A.D. The illustrated American biography (New York, 1853), v. 1, p. [125]; Jones, A.D. The American portrait gallery (New York, 1855), p. [125].

Van Rensselaer, P., Mrs.
In Kirkland, C.M. The book of home beauty (New York, 1852), plate opposite p. 108., Bust-length portrait of Mrs. Van Rensselaer.

Vernon, Jane Marchant Fisher, 1796-1869.
In Frank Leslie’s ladies gazette of fashions & the beau monde, vol. 4, no. 6 (Dec. 1855), p. 113., Mrs. Vernon was a popular actress, who first came to the United States from England in 1827., Three-quarter length portrait of Mrs. Vernon wearing a lace-trimmed bonnet.

Wadsworth, James, Mrs.
In Kirkland, C.M. The book of home beauty (New York, 1852), plate opposite p. 132., Shoulder-length portrait of Mrs. James Wadsworth, with lace bonnet., Based on drawing by Charles Martin.

Walters, Ann Smith, 1812-1844
In Life and confession of Ann Walters, the female murderess!! (Boston, 1850), front wrapper., Full-length portrait of the murderer, possibly a fictitious character; cf. McDade 1036.

Walters, Anna.
Full-length portrait of Miss Anna Walters in a tutu dancing en pointe., In Alexander’s express messenger (Apr. 17, 1844), p. [1]., “Miss Walters, one of Philadelphia’s favorite ballerinas, had made her debut at the Walnut a few days earlier, in a solo called Il Pirule Vetteramo, ‘never dancing in this city before’ -- and never again, insofar as we have been able to discover! According to Charles Durang, ‘Miss Walters really displayed infinite grace and immense agility. Her style was the French operatic (i.e., the classical ballet). She had great natural powers for the art but we should judge had never been regularly taught and trained in that graceful school. Her performances were crude at times and quite unfinished, showing that her acquirements were through aptness and tact for imitation. Miss Walters, however, pleased, and that nowadays is quite enough.’” -- Moore, Lillian. George Washington Smith (1945)., “As she appeared in the trial dance from the Bayadere, on her benefit night, at the Walnut Street Theatre, on Tuesday evening, April 9 1844”.

Walton, Margaret Ann, 1818-1825.
In Memoir of Margaret Ann Walton (New York, 1842), title page vignette., Another portrait, on the first page of text, depicts the girl seated with her mother., Full-length portrait of the young girl, kneeling in prayer with a black girl, with an open book on a stool between them.

Ward, S., Mrs.
In Kirkland, C.M. The book of home beauty (New York, 1852), plate opposite p. 144., Bust-length portrait of Mrs. S. Ward., Based on drawing by Charles Martin.

Wardell, Coventry, Mrs.
In Kirkland, C.M. The book of home beauty (New York, 1852), plate opposite p. 120., Bust-length portrait of Mrs. Coventry Wardell, with flowers in her hair., Based on a drawing by Charles Martin.

Ware, Harriet, 1799-1847.
Waist-length portrait of Harriet Ware, wearing a bonnet and a dress with lace collar, knitting., In Wayland, Francis. A memoir of Harriet Ware (Providence, 1850), frontispiece., Harriet Ware was an educator and philanthropist who founded the Providence Children’s Friend Society after retiring as a teacher at Indian Point, a suburb of Providence., “She seldom allowed herself to sit many minutes without work of some kind in her hands. While entertaining callers and friends, knitting was her most common employment, and, even while intensely interested in conversation, her needles would be flying, as if impelled by some unseen power. Knitting work came at length to be called her ‘coat of arms;’ and in the daguerreotype portrait, a copy of which was taken only at the urgent request of her friends, which I believe is to accompany the memoir of her, her knitting work has its appropriate place, and may serve as a fit emblem of the homely virtues which she honored and practiced.”--P. 129-30.

Ware, Mary L. (Mary Lovell), 1798-1849.
In Home : A Fireside monthly companion and guide 1 (June, 1856): 241., Bust-length portrait of Mrs. Ware, in profile, wearing a bonnet.

Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814.
In Jones, A.D. Illustrated American biography (New York, 1855), v. 3, p. 107., Bust-length portrait of the writer, wearing a cap.

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