Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Unknown Subject (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.004.28

Description

A photograph of a young woman seated in a day dress of taffeta. CF closure with buttons. Soutache braiding across bodice and down sleeves. Brooch at CF neckline with small detachable collar. Hair is parted in center, braid across top and flowers. Back hair is in net snood. Wears a ring on her ring finger. Sash with bow is tied around waist. Sash is hand-pinted green and flowers in hair are also painted. Cheeks painted pink ever so slightly. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

Borough

Montrose

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Cobb, George N.

Date made

1863 - 1867

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"Geo. N. Cobb, / Photographer, / Montrose, / Penn"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Stamp

Location

Back Bottom Edge

Transcription

"Copies of this picture can be had at any time."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Inscription

Location

Inside Photographer Stamp

Transcription

"Yours Truly Ellen A. P(?)"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2022.38.004.33