Echtgenote Ratoe van Pakoe Boewono IX, Susuhunan van Surakarta 1868 - 1872

This is a carte de visite photograph of Echtgenote Ratoe van Pakoe Boewono IX, Susuhunan van Surakarta, taken by Woodbury & Page between 1868 and 1872. The image depicts a woman in traditional Javanese clothing, with ornate jewelry and a somber expression. The photograph was likely part of a larger collection of portraits created by Woodbury & Page, which documented individuals and cultures across the globe in the late 19th century. The detail of the clothing and jewelry in the image provides insight into the fashion and adornment of the Javanese elite during this time period.