Lizzie Dark 1869 - 1874

"Lizzie Dark" is a carte de visite photograph taken by Jeremiah Gurney between 1869 and 1874. This type of photograph, a small, commercially produced portrait, was popular in the mid-19th century. The image depicts a woman, identified as Lizzie Dark, reclining on a couch in a suggestive pose. Her attire, a revealing outfit with polka dots and fringe, was considered scandalous for the time. This photograph provides a glimpse into the fashions and social norms of the Victorian era, particularly the fascination with and controversy surrounding the "new woman" of the period.