Carte-de-Visite

Photograph

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Unknown Subject (Front)

Unknown Subject (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.005.27

Description

Adult woman, standing. Approx. 35-40. Day dress of fine wool, with full sleeves adorned with serpentine rows of ruched or pleated fabric strips. High round neckline, with CF closure. Waist of skirt is set with knife pleats facing forward. Small bow at CF neck opening and mall, flat, white collar. Hair center parted and pulled back - appears to be tidied into a snood. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Studio

Ellis & Son

Date made

1860 - 1865

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Village

Penn Yan

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"Ellis & Son, / Photographic Artists, / Main St., Penn Yan, N.Y."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

3-7/8 in

Width

2-3/8 in