Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.001.30

Description

Young woman in a day visiting or presentation dress. Silk faille with CF closure of buttons. Pleated trim up sides flanking CF opening. Silk bow under chin at CF, with white faux-collar coming out from underneath. Mink boa around neck and draping down both sides - left side appears to have braided cord attached. Gold chain slip-knot around her neck and under the bow, hanging beneath. Hair is curly and pulled back and up into a low, but controlled, bun. Small fringe in front- bangs! Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Studio

McCartey's

Date made

1878 - 1886

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Geneva

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Front Bottom Edge

Transcription

"McCARTEY'S GENEVA, N. Y."

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in