Name/Title
Carte-de-Visite, Nancy Mackey ReeveEntry/Object ID
2022.38.005.15Description
Older woman in either a black taffeta day dress or a fine wool day dress in a dark color. Full sleeves attached by gauging to sleeves cuff. Waist is at nature waist, skirt set into waist by large knife pleats going toward CF. Straight waist. Capelet overlay with "batwing" edge, trimmed by two rows of black velvet ribbon. High round neckline. Detachable white Broderie Anglaise collar. White fine cotton or muslin day cap. Ruffle around brim to frame face. Ties under chin. Hair is center parted and very dark and very thick wig. Small beaded necklace, and she holds something in her hand. Written in pencil on card beneath image window, "Nancy Reeves."Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Carte de VisiteCollection
Genesee Country Village and Museum