Studioportret van Hannah S. Allen before 1884

This is a small, anonymous portrait of Hannah S. Allen, likely taken before 1884. The image shows Ms. Allen seated and holding a book. The portrait, likely created for a personal album or biographical book, is a testament to the enduring practice of capturing likeness in the 19th century. The small scale and intimate composition of the portrait suggest a personal connection between the subject and the photographer. This is an example of a studio portrait, a popular genre that emerged in the mid-19th century with the development of photography.