Benjamin F. Powelson

American, 1823 - 1885

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The image shows a woman standing upright, facing forward with her body turned slightly to the left. Her right arm rests on a decorative chair with an ornate upholstered back. She has a serious expression, clear eyes, and hair styled in ringlets with ribbons. She wears a long dress with a fitted bodice, buttons, and detailed sleeves and skirt. The background is a plain wall, and she stands on a patterned carpet.
Benjamin F. Powelson, Olive Oatman, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Gift of Funds from Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2022.174.21

Olive Oatman

Benjamin F. Powelson · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.21