Victorian Young Woman

Photograph

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The Recorded Image Project

Name/Title

Victorian Young Woman

Entry/Object ID

RE-PH-2026-0033

Description

Victorian Woman

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Cabinet Card

Subject

Woman

Category

Women, Photo, 1890's, Young Woman, Formal Dress, Back, Studio Portrait

Made/Created

Studio

Mayes Studio

Date made

1895 - 1905

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Notes

Illinois, Bloomington

Inscription/Signature/Marks

“Nanna / Nannie Ketrude” (handwriting slightly unclear; spelling uncertain)

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Jan 19, 2026

General Notes

Note Type

Description

Note

Formal studio profile portrait of a young woman, posed in left-facing profile. She wears a high lace collar with an ornate bodice featuring puffed shoulders and decorative trim, consistent with late 1890s fashion moving into early Edwardian styling. Hair is swept back and softly pinned, emphasizing the profile pose.

Create Date

January 20, 2026