Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.001.42

Description

Older woman in silk day dress with CF opening with self buttons. High round stand collar filled in with attached band of white frilled/pleated fabric. Center brooch of oval shape, black and white color - not a cameo or relief. Center part hair allowed to droop to ears, then brought back. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1890

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back

Transcription

"J. Benton Waverly / Iva"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen and Ink