Carte-de-Visite

Unknown Subjects (Front)

Unknown Subjects (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.002.32

Description

A photograph of an older woman and young toddler seated together. Older woman wears a black silk taffeta dress with straight waist, skirt set into waist with knife pleats facing CF. CF opening/closure of self-buttons. White detachable collar, wide. Silk bow tie in center front, with brooch. She wears a jacket of silk taffeta with braid frog closures. Hair center-parted and gathered falling in waves to the back of the head. The Infant child is wearing a white infant frock with petticoat beneath. Full skirt appears either tiered or flounced. Long sleeves, roomy but not full. Subjects are unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

Location

Bowery

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Hagelstein Bros

Date made

1865 - 1872

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Location

Bowery

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"Hagelstein Bro's, / Photographers, / No. 142 Bowery, N.Y. / Additional Copies from the original plate can be had if desired."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in