Cartes de visite, 1860-1890
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains cartes de visite of individuals from Chemung County.
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains cartes de visite of various individuals from Chemung County, as well as some views of Chemung County sites.
- Biographical / historical:
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The carte de visite was a popular style of portrait photography first developed in France in 1854. Cartes de viste are 64 mm (2.5 in) × 100 mm (4 in). In the United States, the style flourished briefly between 1859 and 1870, before falling out of favor. People used the photographs as calling cards and also collected cartes de visite of celebrities.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by various individuals.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org