“Infant in Puff-Sleeved Dress With Diamond Shaped Trim”
/Unidentified Photographer, Portrait of An
“Infant in Puff Sleeved Dress With Diamond Shaped Trim”
THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:
Unidentified
THE SITTER:
Name: Unidentified (This infant may be a member of Petaluma’s McCleave Family.)
Description: In this full body portrait the baby has been propped up to appear as though it is seated. The baby wears a puff-sleeved dress with extensive diamond shaped trimming. The baby also wears white socks and dark shoes with ankle straps.
Biographical Note:
Family Affiliation: The original of this portrait remains as donated to the PHL&M in the vintage McCleave Family album.
Bibliography:
THE PHOTOGRAPH:
Format / Size: carte de visite
Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock
Description, front: This portrait has been set within a vertical oval.
Description, back:
Date: January 1872 - December 1873
Condition: This carte de visit is in good condition with the exception of a crease on the lower right.
Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p20-p26
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