Lady from the Back, 1850s

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Ambrotype of Lady with her back to the Camera, 1850s

These ‘ back of the head ‘ photos were mostly intended for mourning purposes.

Via: Civil War Talk

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1850s 19th century Ambrotype back of the head photo back of the head pose back to the camera black lace black sheer lace jacket lady from the back mourning off shoulder off shoulder dress oval mat print dress sheer black sleeves sheer bodice sheer bodice over gown short sleeves three-quarter length portrait

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