Mip Pateman 1869 - 1874

"Mip Pateman" is a carte de visite portrait taken by Jeremiah Gurney between 1869 and 1874. The image captures Pateman in a formal pose, adorned with elaborate jewelry and a pearl-trimmed hat. The photograph, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the popular photographic format of the Victorian era, often used for personal keepsakes and social documentation. The meticulous detail and composition highlight Gurney's skill as a portrait photographer during this period.