Thomas Rice Burnham

American, 1834 - 1893

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The image shows a woman in a seated position from the waist up. She is positioned slightly to the side, with her body turned slightly to her right while her head is facing forward. The woman has distinct facial features with arched eyebrows and a subtle expression. Her hair is dark and styled in soft, voluminous curls that frame her face. She is wearing a dark, formal dress with elaborate detailing; the bodice features decorative buttons and patterned fabric panels, while the sleeves and skirt have ornate trim. Over the dress, she wears gloves that reach to her elbows and appear to be made of a shiny material. In her right hand, she holds an object below her eye level, partially visible due to the position of her arm. The background is plain and neutral, drawing focus to the woman in the foreground.
Thomas Rice Burnham, Laura Keene, c. 1863, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.3

Laura Keene

Thomas Rice Burnham · c. 1863 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.3

The image shows a woman standing in a dancer's pose. She is angled slightly away from the camera, with her head turned towards the viewer and her arms crossed in front of her waist. She has a soft expression on her face, styled hair with a floral headpiece, and is wearing a fitted bodice with a voluminous skirt, ballet shoes, and a bracelet on her right wrist. The background consists of a plain wall and a geometric patterned floor.
Thomas Rice Burnham, Portrait of a Ballet Dancer, c. 1860, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.21

Portrait of a Ballet Dancer

Thomas Rice Burnham · c. 1860 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.21