Portrait of a woman
Item
Identifier
2025.005
Title
Portrait of a woman
Type
Photograph
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Date
1891
Creator
W. C. Thompson
Culture
American
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Description
Portrait of a woman, standing and looking to the left, her hand resting on a table displaying a journal. Opera House Studio. Text reads "W. C. Thomspon, Amesbury, Mass., 1890". Pencil on back reads "Taken 1891, [faded unintelligible text]". Card is light gray with olive text. False church (?) background.
Measurements
6-1/2 x 4-1/4 in. (16.5 x 10.75 cm)
Medium
Albumen print, cabinet card
Subject
portraits; portraiture; women; woman; female; females; interior; interiors; 19th century; photographs; photography
Condition
Excellent. Slight denting across surface edges but otherwise in perfect condition. Portrait is yellowed, typical albumen print ageing.
Source
Gift of David M. Ebitz and Mary Ann Stankiewicz
Copyright statement
These images are posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses may not be permitted.