Tintype of Three Women c. 1897

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Tintype of Three Women c. 1897
Title
Tintype of Three Women c. 1897
Description
This tintype captures a moment of quiet dignity during the late 1890s, featuring three women likely belonging to the Haushalter or Casler family lineages. The central figure, identified by family records as "Aunt Ada" (Ada Gallman, 1881–1969), appears to be in her late teens, embodying the fashion of the era with her high-collared blouse and decorative, floral-adorned hat. The structured silhouettes and heavy fabrics of their dresses reflect the formal photographic traditions of the late Victorian period, a time when a studio portrait was a significant and intentional family event.
Date
1897
Subject
Ada L Gallman
Creator
Unidentified
Format
tintype
Source
Haushalter-Casler Family Archive
Rights
Public Domain
Referenced By
Ada L Gallman

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