Paekson 1869 - 1874

"Paekson" is a stereoscopic photograph, taken by Jeremiah Gurney, a prominent photographer based in New York City, between 1869 and 1874. The image depicts a woman, likely a young girl, posed in a studio setting with a veil and intricate hair adornment. The photograph offers a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture and the growing popularity of stereoscopic viewing, a technology that created an illusion of depth and three-dimensionality. Gurney's work often emphasized the beauty and grace of his subjects, contributing to the development of studio photography as a significant art form.