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Lot 165:
Description
Group of 280 Antique 19th Cen. Photographs – Women. There are 88 photographs of women standing, 73 photographs of women sitting, and 119 vignettes of women. In the photos of the women standing, they are typically next to a desk or on the side of a chair. Flowers or books are the usual props in their hands if they wished to choose one. They are young adult to older women and their outfits and hairstyles show a range of stylistic choices for the mid to late 19th century. Ruffles and defined sleeves are common for a lot of the women with some prints being included on some of the dresses. Cheeks are regularly accented with blush post development to add a more youthful air to the women. The women seated typically have one arm resting upon a surface which is usually a desk or table with the occasional arm rest included. The older women usually wear a bonnet on their heads and there is sometimes a book sitting on the table nearby. There is a bespectacled woman in two photographs. There are several tintypes where the color additive is featured on clothing and accessories as well instead of just the cheeks. In the vignettes, the women are portrayed from the mid chest up with some having their lap included as well. There is a bespectacled older woman and several of the older women are wearing bonnets. There are several tintypes in various sizes where color has been added post development. Names, dates, and locations featured are the following: Manheim, PA, October 25, 1863, New York, Easton, PA, Mrs Sally Reynolds, Lancaster, PA, Elizabeth E. Sears from Oregon, Miss Sarah Barnes, Molissa McMains who was 18 years old, Florence Henderson, Mrs SS Marsh, Gertrude Victers, Palermo, 1894, and March 25, 1882 with many others included. There is the occasional blush addition on some of these photographs. There are tintypes included. Toning can be seen and some spots on some photographs. The name and city of photography studios are either on the front or back of the cards.
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