Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Unknown Subject

Unknown Subject

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.005.22

Description

Middle-aged woman, about 45-50. Fine wool day dress. CF opening with black faux-buttons. Full sleeves with black ribbon (velvet) zig-zag across upper sleeve. High round neckline. White detachable collar and matching cuffs. Skirt attached to straight waist with knife pleats facing CF. Silk belt ribbon at waist. Hair center-parted and pulled back simply into a low bun (unseen), with sides of hair covering top half of ears. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1863 - 1868

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-3/8 in