Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.005.12

Description

Middle-aged woman in day dress of dark color, silk or fine wool. CF opening with faux buttons. High round neckline filled in with detachable small white collar. Very narrow. Small square brooch at CF of collar. Skirt is full but flattened in front. Knife pleats facing CF. Full sleeves set in drooping shoulder seam. Hair parted and dressed with ribbons and netting centered around ears. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1865 - 1868

Time Period

19th Century