Portrait of a Woman c. 1860s

This carte de visite photograph, taken by Henrietta M. Hart around the 1860s, captures a woman in a seated pose. The subject, adorned in a long-sleeved dress, holds a book and gazes directly at the viewer. The image's composition, with its focus on the figure against a plain background, reflects the popular style of portraiture in the mid-19th century. The delicate details of the woman's dress, the ornate chair, and the book she holds contribute to the overall sense of elegance and refinement associated with the Victorian era.