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Woman dressed in mourning
Woman dressed in mourning
Woman dressed in mourning
Woman dressed in mourning
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Woman dressed in mourning

Permanent ID:
5554
Date:
circa 1855
Image Description:
Image: 1/9 plate; Head and shoulders of a woman dressed in mourning, with color applied to her cheeks. Preserver: Straight and embossed with simple pattern (after 1850). Mat: Nonpariel with matte finish (1840s-mid 50s). Case: Paper-covered wood-frame with scarce patriotic "Star and Shield" design (Berg No. 4-72), with a red velvet pinchpad and a red velvet cushion embossed with a geometric design (1850-60s).
Format:
Ambrotype
Dimensions:
Width: 5 cm, Height: 6.3 cm (image)
Width: 2 in, Height: 2 1/2 in (image)
Width: 6 cm, Height: 7.3 cm, Depth: 1.7 cm (case)
Width: 2 3/8 in, Height: 2 7/8 in, Depth: 21/32 in (case)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania cased photographs collection
Library of Congress Subjects:
Ambrotype [sh85004169]
Mourning customs [sh85087976]
Portrait photography--United States [sh2010107725]