1860s CDV Photograph Syracuse NY Woman Sunlight Gallery Geo J Wood Striped Dress

Description

View 1860s CDV Photograph Syracuse NY Woman Sunlight Gallery Geo J Wood Striped Dress with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The subject, likely middle-aged, wears a dark, vertically striped dress with full sleeves, indicative of mid-19th-century fashion. Her hair, parted in the middle, is pulled back neatly, possibly styled with a hairnet or fabric covering. This carte de visite portrait, dating to the 1860s, features a seated woman in a formal studio setting. The subject, likely middle-aged, wears a dark, vertically striped dress with full sleeves, indicative of mid-19th-century fashion. A belt cinches the dress at the waist, accentuating her figure. Her hair, parted in the middle, is pulled back neatly, possibly styled with a hairnet or fabric covering. The woman's serious, direct gaze engages the viewer, conveying a sense of composure and self-assuredness characteristic of portraiture from this era. The ornate chair upon which she sits is a significant element, showcasing carved decorative motifs typical of Victorian furniture design. This elaborately carved chair adds to the photograph's aesthetic and provides insight into the material culture of the period. The photograph's matte collodion surface exhibits some age-related spotting and discoloration, particularly noticeable in the upper left corner. The verso of the carte de visite bears the imprint of "Geo. J. Wood, Sunlight Gallery, No. 12 South Salina St., Syracuse, N.Y.," clearly identifying the photographer and his studio in Syracuse, New York. This attribution to a specific photographer adds significant historical value to the image. The presence of a partially intact revenue stamp further contextualizes the photograph within the 1860s, a period marked by the use of such stamps on commercial products like photographs. The stamp, affixed over a portion of the card back, partially obscures what may have been additional studio information or embossing. The back of the card also shows some soiling and discoloration consistent with its age. This carte de visite offers a compelling glimpse into the portrait photographic practices of the mid-19th century, presenting not only a record of an individual but also the stylistic conventions and material culture of the time. The image’s clarity, despite its age-related imperfections, preserves a valuable piece of Syracuse, New York's visual history and offers an opportunity for collectors of vernacular portraiture and 19th-century ephemera. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Format

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Subject

Women

Material

Paper

Theme

Portrait

Image Orientation

Portrait

Country of Origin

United States