J. Halstead

American, active 1860s

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The image depicts a woman seated from the waist up. She is holding a knitting needle and yarn, with a neutral expression. The woman has her body angled slightly to the side, her head facing forward. She has neatly pulled back hair, a checkered dress with a high collar, full sleeves, and a white apron over her lap. The background is a plain backdrop, likely used in studio photography.
J. Halstead, Mrs. Cynthia Bower, c. 1863, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), The Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, 2023.146.52

Mrs. Cynthia Bower

J. Halstead · c. 1863 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.146.52