"The Prettiest Doll in the World" 1870

"The Prettiest Doll in the World" is a 1870 photograph by Lewis Carroll, famous for his literary works *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland* and *Through the Looking-Glass*. The image depicts a young girl, likely a friend of Carroll’s, standing barefoot in a room with her back to the camera. The girl is dressed in a simple dress with a long, flowing skirt, and her hair is pulled back in a braid. This photograph, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a classic example of Carroll’s fascination with children and his ability to capture their innocence in his work.