Portrait of a Woman c. 1870

"Portrait of a Woman" is a tintype photograph taken by John G. Ellinwood around 1870. The image features a young woman with her hair styled in two braids, wearing a dark dress with a lace collar and a pendant necklace. Tintype photography was a popular form of portraiture in the 19th century, and Ellinwood's work is a fine example of this style. The image is a simple yet powerful depiction of a woman from the era, capturing her likeness with a sense of realism.