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H.H. Worthing Photographer

Hannah H. Worthing

National Gallery of Art

The image is a collage of numerous small photographic portraits filling the frame. The individuals are posed in various positions, from standing to seated, looking at the camera or in profile. The facial features and hairstyles are varied, with some women wearing bonnets or elaborate up-dos, and men sporting mustaches or beards. Clothing ranges from formal to casual attire, indicative of different styles from an earlier era. Several individuals are holding or leaning on objects like chairs or tables. The background consists of overlapping photographs within a frame with the text "H. H. Worthing, Photographer" at the bottom. The images have a vintage sepia tone typical of photos from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
10652 × 14204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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