Carte-de-Visite, Nancy Mackey Reeve

Nancy Reeves

Nancy Reeves

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite, Nancy Mackey Reeve

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.005.15

Description

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 Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1865 - 1868

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-3/8 in