A portrait of 'Bella Moore'
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1875
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1875
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a woman with her hair styled in a high, curly updo. She’s wearing a high-necked blouse with lace trim and a dark, textured shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her face and outfit. The photo looks like it was taken with an early camera—notice how the edges fade out and the details are sharp only in the center. This style was common in the 1800s. Check out the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company to see how they worked with early portrait photography.
