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Sarah Whitmarsh in Mourning, Albmen Carte de Visite, Circa 1863

On the reverse is written: "Sarah Whitmarsh." Sarah is dressed what appears to be mourning clothing typical for children of this decade.

 

"Photographed by Purivance, Cor. Fifth and Wood Sts., PIttsburgh." William T. Puviance (1829-1905) had studios in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In 1867, he was designated as the official photographer of the Pennsylvania Rail Road.

 

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Uploaded on July 25, 2013
Taken on July 25, 2013