Victorian Elderly Lady

Photograph

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The Recorded Image Project

Name/Title

Victorian Elderly Lady

Entry/Object ID

RE-PH-2026-0001

Description

Victorian Woman

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Cabinet Card

Subject

Woman

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Unknown

Category

Women, Elderly, Studio Portrait, Lace Bodice, Brooch Jewelry, Three-Quarter Profile, Formal Dress, 1890's, Photo

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1890

Time Period

19th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jan 15, 2026

General Notes

Note Type

Description

Note

High lace collar, brooch at throat, puffed upper sleeves (early leg-of-mutton), mature hairstyle swept up with soft wave at the front. Most consistent with the mid–late 1890s rather than 1880s due to sleeve volume and bodice decoration.

Create Date

January 15, 2026