1 photograph : ambrotype, in leather case ; visible image approximately 7.2 x 5.8 cm (sixth plate format), in case 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.8 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsCased Photographs B3Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Photographs
Notes:
Title devised by cataloger.Ambrotype studio portrait of an unidentified woman, within an oval-shaped mount, in a leather case. The entirety lacks identifying text. The woman is probably about 20 years old. She is seated, her right arm resting on a small table. She wears a simple dark dress, with white collar and cuffs, and a belt. She may also be wearing some variety of hair covering.
Subject Terms:
Portrait photography -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Women's clothing -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Fashion -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Women's hats -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Women in hats.
Form/Genre:
Ambrotypes. | Photographs. | Cased photographs. | Studio portraits.