Carte-de-Visite, Charity Lawrence

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Charity Lawrence (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite, Charity Lawrence

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.005.3

Description

Well-to-do woman seated in silk taffeta dress with very full sleeves. CF closure of buttons with small white detachable collar, with center brooch of gold medallion. High round neckline. Darts at waist for tailored fit. Center parted hair with ribboned hairdressing. Gold drop earrings. Written in pencil on page beneath carte window, "Charity Lawrence, wife of Alexander."

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

Village

Penn Yan

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Mills Photography

Date made

1863

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

Back Center

Transcription

"Mills Photographer, / Penn Yann, N.Y."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Stamp

Location

Back Bottom

Transcription

"You can have more if you wish."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/2 in