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The emergence of the "middle class" portrait, as photography made capturing one's likeness more accessible than painted commissions.

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inches), it was a common size for family keepsakes and was usually protected behind glass in a decorative leather or thermoplastic case. Archival Significance The emergence of the "middle class" portrait, as

The intricate lace, fabric textures, and styling of children's clothing in the 1850s. 5423290_050.jpg