Mip Paulinson 1869 - 1874

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This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, captures Mip Paulinson in a formal portrait taken by Jeremiah Gurney. Gurney, a renowned American photographer, was active in the mid-19th century and created countless portraits that captured the essence of his subjects. The image showcases Mip Paulinson in a simple yet elegant pose, her gaze directed downward. Her elaborate hairstyle and modest clothing reflect the fashion trends of the period. This intimate portrait provides a glimpse into the life of a young woman from the 1860s and 1870s.

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An important part of New York City-based photographer Jeremiah Gurney’s business was making small-size portrait photographs. Beginning in the 1850s, cartes de visite (calling cards, or visiting cards) photographs were popular. They were often made with a four-lensed camera, capturing four of the same image at once. They were printed eight on a sheet and each photograph was mounted on a thick cardboard paper sized 2.5 in. by 4 in. Cartes de visite were shared among families and friends, and mostly were stored in photographic albums. However, by the early 1880s, cartes de visite were replaced by larger cartes de imperiale (cabinet card), also albumen prints, mounted on cardboard backs measuring 4.5 in. by 6.5 in. Because of their size, cartes de imperiale would have been visible from across the room. As such, they were often displayed using frames and small stands.