Mlle Plunkett 1862

André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri’s 1862 carte-de-visite photograph "Mlle Plunkett" showcases a woman in six poses. The innovative format, popularized by Disdéri, allowed multiple images to be printed on a single card, offering viewers a glimpse into the sitter’s personality through a series of distinct expressions and gestures. The carte-de-visite, a small-format photograph, was a novelty of the 19th century and became a popular form of social documentation. This particular image is part of an album housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering further insight into the photographic practices of the time.