Untitled (full length portrait of child, left hand resting on carved piece of furniture labeled Milo Smith) 1873 - 1899

Curator: This is an untitled portrait by Amond J. Schillare. It depicts a child standing beside a carved piece of furniture. Editor: The sepia tones lend such a wistful quality to this image. The composition, with the child slightly off-center, is quite striking. Curator: This photograph likely comes from the late 19th century, a time when such portraits were common markers of social standing and family legacy. The child's clothing and the ornate furniture speak to that. Editor: Note how the light catches the ruffles of the child's collar, creating a visual tension with the more textured surface of the chair. It subtly emphasizes the child's presence. Curator: I wonder about the furniture itself. The label "Milo Smith" is visible on it, which hints at a narrative beyond the child, possibly of craftsmanship and local artisans. Editor: Indeed. It's a visual poem, really, capturing a moment in time and hinting at so much more. Curator: It truly does make you wonder about the depicted lives and their place in history.