George R. Cunningham

circa 1890 – circa 1898

19th Century

Good

Jan 18, 2026

Description

Group portrait of five women, cabinet card studio photograph by George R. Cunningham, Lowell, Massachusetts, c. 1890–1898. The sitters are arranged in a close, informal grouping, suggesting familial or social bonds. They wear high-necked blouses and dresses with lace collars, gathered bodices, and modest sleeve volume characteristic of late Victorian fashion. Hairstyles feature softly waved and pinned arrangements typical of the 1890s. The photograph displays light fading, foxing, and minor edge wear consistent with late 19th-century albumen photographic materials.