Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Unknown Subject (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.004.27

Description

A photograph of a seated young woman wearing a dress that appears to be adapted to the styles of the 1860s. Double-tiered pagoda sleeves are now trimmed in velvet bands, and bodice has had buttons put on in three rows, to allude to military. Undersleeves, and a long tie around her neck which dangles in front. Belt around waist, and small removable collar. She has on all her finery. Photo is surrounded by ornate oval frame. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

City

Binghamton

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Hickcox, Ambrose

Date made

1865 - 1875

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Binghamton

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"A. Hickcox's / Gallery of Art, / Binghamton, N.Y."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/2 in