Young Woman

The image is a vintage black-and-white photograph depicting a person seated and facing the camera with a composed and serious expression, set against a textured backdrop that features faintly visible patterns, possibly of foliage or drapery; the individual is attired in formal clothing, characterized by a dark jacket with a row of prominent buttons and a white lace collar, evoking a historical and stately appearance, while their hairstyle is smooth and parted down the middle, completing the classic, timeless look, and the overall image, with its visible scratches and wear, reflects the passage of time.

The image is a vintage black-and-white photograph depicting a person seated and facing the camera with a composed and serious expression, set against a textured backdrop that features faintly visible patterns, possibly of foliage or drapery; the individual is attired in formal clothing, characterized by a dark jacket with a row of prominent buttons and a white lace collar, evoking a historical and stately appearance, while their hairstyle is smooth and parted down the middle, completing the classic, timeless look, and the overall image, with its visible scratches and wear, reflects the passage of time.

Name/Title

Young Woman

Entry/Object ID

76.066.27

Description

tin type of a young woman

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