Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.001.36

Description

Older middle-aged woman seated in rocking chair. Day dress of fine wool or perhaps silk taffeta. CF opening with faux-buttons up CF of bodice. Small white collar or fabric band at high round neckline. White cuffs showing at wrists. Black band at cuff at dress. Black fine wool shawl with fringe around her shoulder. Hair parted and pulled back. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1862 - 1868

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in