Eye of the Beholder : Images of People with Vision Loss in the Nineteenth Century
Object ID:
2004.120
Title:
Cabinet card, Portrait of a man and woman who appear to be blind
Photographer:
Smith's, photography studio
Place:
Lockport, NY
Date:
ca. 1890?
Description:
Black-and-white photo is mounted on a white card with gilt edges. It shows a man, at left, standing and holding a cane in his right hand. His hair is cut short, and he is wearing a frock coat and checked trousers. A woman is seated to his left. Her hair is worn up, and she is wearing a long dress with a high collar. The sleeves and fitted bodice, with yoke, have the same trim. A corsage is fastened to the yoke. "Smith's, 76 Main St, Lockport, NY" is printed on the reverse. Foxing on card; bottom right corner is rubbed.
Medium:
Card stock, paper
Print Size:
6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. card ; 6 x 4 in.
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Portrait of a man and womanPortrait of a man and woman