Woman #2 in Graduation Dress

circa 1900

photograph by Elite Studio

San Francisco, California

image size 3 3/4 w x 7 h inches

card size 4 w x 8 1/8 h inches

Photo is mounted on heavy black cardboard card with red edging.

 

Price 25.00

 

Collected in Mariposa California, 2000

Very good condition.

 

 

 

Back of card is printed in gold with studio name and logo, badges and awards,  and assorted advertising info. Also mentioned are; " Jones and Lotz, proprietors", and "C. E. Dunn, manager". Subject is posed in a formal interior setting, dressed in excellent period costume with an elaborate full length dress, corset, bustle, and petticoats.   Her expression is stern and confident, giving the photo an overall sense of wealth and integrity.