Woman with two children in Findlay, Ohio
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What it is:
Carte de visite (CDV) measuring slightly less than 2.5 x 4 inches.
What I know about it:
Photographer is Reiterman of Findlay, Ohio. Otherwise undated and unidentified.
Comments:
Hopefully one of the costume experts who reads this blog can weigh in, but I’m guessing maybe 1870s? Maybe a little earlier? It’s a nice, clear image, and one of those that makes me wish I could see it in color. The photographer’s address, by the way, is “Rawson’s Block, Main St.”. That sort of directional address is not uncommon on these old photos, and I think they are fun, but I’m left wondering what Rawson (or Rawson’s) is/was. A business? A building? It was apparently something of a local landmark, in any case.
Pics of Then 
I think it’s earlier than 1870’s; more like 1860’s or even 1850’s. The 1870’s was the bustle decade, so skirts got narrower pretty quickly.
Thanks for the input. It’s fun to think that it might be even older than I thought.
I love how they all have similar expressions… and the baby almost blends in with mama’s dress!
Yes, that’s part of why I wish I could see it in color. There might be great contrast then.