The image shows a child sitting on a chair. The child is facing forward, with hands clasped in their lap. They have a serious expression, curly hair, and wear a dark dress with a light collar, light socks, and dark shoes. The chair has a decorative back, and the background is plain. The image is bordered by a golden frame.

Portrait of a Girl

c. 1855

Medium: ambrotype
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1826 to 1850
Image size: 7507 × 8807px

Description

The image shows a child sitting on a chair. The child is facing forward, with hands clasped in their lap. They have a serious expression, curly hair, and wear a dark dress with a light collar, light socks, and dark shoes. The chair has a decorative back, and the background is plain. The image is bordered by a golden frame.

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