La peignoir plisié 1860s

"La peignoir plisié" is a carte de visite photograph by the French photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson, created in the 1860s. The image features a woman in a white gown, standing with her arms crossed in front of a simple background. The photograph is an example of portrait photography popular in the mid-19th century. The carte de visite format, a small card with a photograph mounted on it, was widely used for social exchange and documentation during this era. This particular image captures the elegance and fashion of the period, showcasing the woman's ornate gown and intricate hairdo. The photograph is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.