The Madame B Album c. 1870s

"The Madame B Album" is a photo album created by Marie-Blanche Hennelle Fournier, a French photographer who was active in the 1870s. The album features several photographs, including portraits of a mother and her child, a close-up portrait of a young woman, and a photograph of a woman holding a baby. The photographs are arranged in decorative frames with hand-painted floral embellishments, giving the album a Victorian aesthetic. The album's title suggests it was made for a specific person or family, and the delicate nature of the album is characteristic of the sentimental Victorian era. This album is a beautiful example of a personal album, showcasing the art of photography and craftsmanship.