Unknown Subject

Unknown Subject

Name/Title

Tintype

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.002.27

Description

A tintype of a woman in day dress. High round neckline in white fabric, barely seen, with same white fabric flounces trimmed in black or dark color, attached to dress in wide faux-neckline shape. Same trimmed flounces accentuate shoulders. She wears a chocker of ribbons with a pendant hanging from it. Brooch at CF of high round neckline, with black/dark buttons showing on CF of dress. Hair is up and amassed at back of head, middle height, in snood or covered in netting perhaps. Secured with some sort of hairdressing device. She wears earrings of cameo profiles. Cheeks tinted, and she smiles sweetly. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Tintype

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1872

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Top Edge

Transcription

"1872"

Material/Technique

Engraved

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in