A Herbst

A Herbst was a photographer whose work is exemplified by the portrait of a woman in a patterned dress. The image is a tintype, a photographic process popular in the 19th century. This portrait is likely to be a Carte de Visite, a small format photograph that was popular for exchanging and sharing portraits. The subject’s attire and the overall aesthetic of the image are indicative of the Victorian era, with its focus on formal portraiture.