Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Unknown Subject (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.005.20

Description

Young woman, about 28-32. Silk day dress with deeply slopped full sleeves, CF opening of black faux-buttons. High round neckline, and deep but straight waist. Small white detachable collar with small round brooch at neck. Waist appears to be set via dense and small knife pleats facing CF. Dress has black ribbon trimmings, most likely velvet. Chevrons on the upper sleeves, the forearms, and across the breast. She wears baubles/earrings, and a double watch chain at her waist. Hair is center-parted and pulled back and down. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

Town

Rensselaerville

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

P. Winne

Role

Photographer

Date made

1863 - 1868

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Town

Rensselaerville

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"P. Winne, / Photographer, / Rensselaerville, / N.Y."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Stamp

Location

Back Bottom Edge

Transcription

"Duplicates of this copy can be had at any time"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-3/8 in