Photograph of a woman in a light colored dress with a large white shawl. Color has been added to flowers in her hair, her cheeks, and her lips. This carte de visite also shows an example of early photo editing. A black section under the woman's right arm creates the illusion of a smaller waist. The position of the woman's left arm across her waist helps the illusion. The photograph was taken by Wilmington photographer Emily Webb. The address of Webb's studio is stamped on the back of the photograph.
Preferred citation: Carte de visite, Woman with Shawl, Paul Preston Davis Collection of Delawareana, Emily Webb Carte de visite Binder 2, Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, Delaware.
Physical Location
Physical Location
Delaware Historical Society, 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801 302-655-7161 www.dehistory.org
Restriction on Access
Restriction on Access
No access restrictions.
Use and Reproduction
Use and Reproduction
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