Portrait of a woman

Creator

• George Lies

Creator Biography

George Lies

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Creation Date

Late 19th century - early 20th century

Geography

United States

Culture

American

Medium

Albumen photograph on paper, also known as a cabinet card.

Dimensions

6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in ( 16.6 × 10.8 cm )

Credit Line

Purchase by the Department of Art History, 2023

Accession Number

2023.17

Provenance

Purchased via eBay, May 2023.

Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Printed on recto: "Lies Portraits 10 & 12 Sixth St. Pittsburgh, PA."

Printed on verso: "Crayons, WaterColors Etc. A Specialty." "George Lies 10 & 12 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA." "Duplicates of This Picture Can Be Had At Any Time."

Description

Studio photograph with soft edges surrounding the sitter; elaborate decorative verso advertising studio.