Tostee c. 1867

"Tostee" is a carte de visite photograph created by Jeremiah Gurney circa 1867. Gurney, who was a prominent photographer in the mid-19th century, captured the image of an unidentified woman adorned in a richly ornamented costume, possibly a stage performer or a member of the aristocracy. The small size of the photograph, measuring 3 7/16 x 2 1/8 in., suggests it was intended for personal use or as a memento. The image is now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offering a glimpse into the fashion and portraiture trends of the late 1860s.