Original antique circa 1906 two-photo portrait card archive
featuring Edward Gillette Hotchkiss
at the historic Hotchkiss
School in Lakeville, Connecticut.
Both large matching cards
were produced by the
famous Castle Studio operating
in New Haven, Connecticut.BIOGRAPHY & PROVENANCE:
This card lot comes
directly from the living
estate of a dedicated
Hotchkiss family history collector.
The subject, Edward Gillette
Hotchkiss (1889–1963), is a
verified 8th cousin 2x
removed of the collector.Both are direct descendants
of Samuel Hotchkiss, the
famous 1638 immigrant who
was one of the original
founders of the New
Haven Colony.
Incredible family symmetry exists
here, as the school's
founder, Maria Hotchkiss,established
the academy using the
estate of her husband,
Benjamin Berkeley Hotchkiss, who
was also a direct
descendant of immigrant Samuel.LOT INCLUDES:
1. Formal Studio Portrait
** measuring 8 by 5-1/2**
** inches inside embossed oval,**
** featuring Edward wearing a**
** white carnation flower boutonniere.** 2.. Athletic Uniform Portrait
** measuring 8 by 5-1/2**
** inches, featuring Edward standing**
** outdoors in his AHA**
** track team jersey uniform.**HISTORICAL BACKGROUND CONTEXT:
The reverse notes document
these portraits as part
of a school production
or event titled "The
Mischianza" at Hotchkiss School.
Edward is identified as
the Manager on photoone and as "Captain
Osborn" on photo two.
The jersey letters AHA
signify the school's active
Athletic Association student league.
Faint yearbook production notes
in pencil read: "Caption
to go in oval opposite."CONDITION REPORT:
Both cards remain completely
untrimmed with all original
factory straight edges fully
intact. The mounts show
some typical
vintage
age foxing spots. The
front portrait photo prints
remain beautifully sharp, clear,
and dark. Superb Connecticut preparatory school sports history.