Young Woman

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a woman from the late 19th or early 20th century standing in front of a painted backdrop depicting a serene outdoor scene with trees, shrubbery, and what appears to be a gazebo or small architectural structure, conveying a sense of timeless charm and simple elegance. The woman is dressed in period attire, wearing a long, buttoned-up dress with a fitted bodice and a long skirt, leaning slightly to her right with her arm resting on a decorative stone railing. Her hair is styled in a way that was typical of the era, ensuring that her overall appearance is consistent with the historical context suggested by the backdrop and clothing. The photographic print shows signs of age, with slight creases and worn edges, adding an authentic vintage feel to the image, which might have served as a formal portrait meant to capture the dignity and demeanor of its subject against a carefully chosen, idealized setting designed to enhance the overall aesthetic of the picture.

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a woman from the late 19th or early 20th century standing in front of a painted backdrop depicting a serene outdoor scene with trees, shrubbery, and what appears to be a gazebo or small architectural structure, conveying a sense of timeless charm and simple elegance. The woman is dressed in period attire, wearing a long, buttoned-up dress with a fitted bodice and a long skirt, leaning slightly to her right with her arm resting on a decorative stone railing. Her hair is styled in a way that was typical of the era, ensuring that her overall appearance is consistent with the historical context suggested by the backdrop and clothing. The photographic print shows signs of age, with slight creases and worn edges, adding an authentic vintage feel to the image, which might have served as a formal portrait meant to capture the dignity and demeanor of its subject against a carefully chosen, idealized setting designed to enhance the overall aesthetic of the picture.

Name/Title

Young Woman

Entry/Object ID

76.066.26

Description

tin type of a young woman standing

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Tintype

Collection

John C. Mathias, Civil War

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1860

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Tintype

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Positive, Direct

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Update Date

May 18, 2026