Portrait of Housekeepers

1880s

American 19th Century

Associated Names
American 19th Century

Artist

The image shows four women posing together. One woman stands at the back, while the others are seated on ornate chairs. They have styled hair, with some in buns and others with their hair pulled back. They all wear high-neck blouses and long checkered skirts. One woman holds a decorated hat, another a broom, and another a dustpan. They are set against a painted backdrop that resembles architectural elements, creating a formal studio portrait setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tintype with applied color

  • Credit Line

    The Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection

  • Dimensions

    image/plate: 8.5 × 6.2 cm (3 3/8 × 2 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.146.144

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, center in black ink on applied sticker: KL182 / 3-17 KJX

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