Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.001.28

Description

Two young boys, one seated, while the other stands. Illustrates the evolution of children's male-gendered clothing. The older boy who stands wears his first suit - wool sack or morning coat, waistcoat, and full trousers. White turndown collar and black silk neckcloth. The seated child wears a little boy's Bolero suit with decorative braiding and buttons, made most likely out of a fine wool. These suits often had a pleated skirt for boys younger than the age of five. Very popular in the 1860s. Subjects are unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Crum, W.C.

Role

Photographer

Date made

1863 - 1869

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Village

Penn Yan

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Front Bottom Edge

Transcription

"Photographed by CRUM, Penn Yan, N. Y."

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in