Pauline Markham (1847-1919) 1869 - 1874

This stereograph, created by Jeremiah Gurney, captures the likeness of Pauline Markham in the late 19th century. Gurney was a prominent photographer in New York City, known for his studio portraits and stereographs. The image, part of a collection of Gurney's work at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, portrays Markham with an elaborate hairstyle and a thoughtful expression. The stereograph's format, utilizing two nearly identical images side-by-side, creates a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. This popular Victorian-era technology offered a unique and immersive way to experience photographic images.