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Self-Portrait in Mirror

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A female photographer takes a self-portrait in a mirror. The left and bottom frame of the mirror are in the foreground. Her camera is an Eastman Kodak Company Folding Kodet. The woman is dressed in a dark skirt and a light blouse with puffy sleeves and a high collar. Behind her is a shiny brass bed with pillows propped against the headboard, and on the left a framed picture stands on a nightstand.

Date Created:
1880

Publication Information

Date Created
1880

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(X2)20467

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AEG
Legacy ID
WHi 108092

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