Portrait of two women
Item
Identifier
2025.012
Title
Portrait of two women
Type
Photograph
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Date
19th century
Culture
American
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Description
A full-body portrait of two women standing with arms resting on a large vase between them. Cheeks have been blushed. Top left and bottom left corners have been clipped. Pencil on back reads "Addia Sonbom; Jennie Cuslie [handwriting hard to read]". Smokey background with flowers and decorations behind subjects.
Measurements
3-1/2 x 2-1/2 in. (8.89 x 6.5 cm)
Medium
Tintype
Subject
portraits; portraiture; women; woman; female; females; interiors; interior; photographs; photography
Condition
Fair. Several large creases across image, scratches below varnish layer, possibly damaged when developed. Emulsion bubbling along bottom edge, mostly right side. Back has rust.
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.