Tintype studio portrait of a woman standing wearing a long dress and hat - 2018.59.89.32_1

2018.59.89.32_1

Tintype studio portrait of a woman standing wearing a long dress and hat

Maker: Unknown maker
Medium:Tintype; Ferrotype
Geography: USA
Date: late 19th Century
Dimensions:
Ht 8.6 x Wi 6 cm
Object number: 2018.59.89.32
Credit Line: Purchased with the generous support of the South Asia Research & Acquisition Fund and the Family Camera Network
Not on view
Description

A tintype portrait photograph of a lady in a long dress and elaborate hat. She is pictured standing against a nature studio backdrop, with her left hand rested on a wooden chair. Her dress has a dark coloured skirt and light coloured blouse with a thick waistband. She wears a dark coloured dress jacket with leg of mutton sleeves, and white gloves. A small hand bag is fastened to her waistband and she gazes directly towards the photographer.

Department: Art & Culture: Global Africa
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