Carte-de-Visite

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Unknown Subject (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.002.34

Description

A photograph of a late middle-aged woman in simple silk taffeta day dress. Appears to have a pleated fan-front design- might be her best dress. White turndown collar with silk bow at CF - fringed edges. Medallion brooch. Hair center-parted and pulled back.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

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

Lewis, R.A.

Date made

1855 - 1865

Time Period

19th Century

Place

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

"R. A. Lewis, / 152 Chatham Street / New York."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Inscription

Location

Back

Transcription

"11016"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in