Pilditaastus 

In the 1890s, photography was a novel experience for many women, often reserved for the affluent due to its cost and complexity. Studios like those of Mathew Brady offered formal portraits, requiring women to pose stiffly for long exposures, capturing their elegance in elaborate dresses. These images, often daguerreotypes or tintypes, became cherished keepsakes, marking milestones like marriages or social status, as photography began democratizing visual documentation. 

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