George R. Shaw 1869

This is a pair of 19th-century portrait photographs of George R. Shaw, a man in his youth and again later in life. Taken in 1869, these photographs capture Shaw at different stages of his life. The image on the left is a formal portrait, Shaw is dressed in a suit and tie, and the image is cropped to his head and shoulders. On the right, Shaw appears older, wearing a coat and holding a book, seated against a patterned background. The style of these photographs is typical of 19th-century portraiture, with a focus on capturing a likeness and presenting the sitter in a flattering light. The images provide a glimpse into Shaw's life and the evolution of his appearance over time.