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Portrait of a Woman with Sewing Machine

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman seated behind a sewing machine on a table. She sits upright, facing forward. She has a bun hairstyle with a dark headscarf, soft facial features, and light complexion. She wears a dark dress with lace collar, a brooch at the neckline, and earrings. The background is plain, and the photo is framed with a gold-toned border.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
ambrotype with applied color
Dimensions
8805 × 10321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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