Sewell

circa 1890 – circa 1900

19th Century

Good

Jan 18, 2026

Description

Portrait of a young woman identified as “Aunt Mamie,” cabinet card studio photograph by Sewell, 1025 Market Street, San Francisco, c. 1890–1900. The sitter is shown in a softly vignetted bust-length portrait, wearing a light blouse with a high collar and modest gathered neckline, consistent with late Victorian fashion. Her hair is worn short and softly waved, a practical style seen among women in the 1890s. The verso bears the handwritten identification “Aunt Mamie,” providing direct familial provenance. The card exhibits light surface wear, foxing, and gentle fading consistent with late 19th-century photographic materials.