This is one of the most interesting family photographs I have:
This is a tintype photograph in a paper folder of my great-grandmother, Abbey Ardelle "Della" (Smith) Carringer (1862-1944).
I don't know the date of this photograph, but Della looks like she is in her early 20s. I think the photograph was taken in Concordia, Kansas, which her family left in 1885. So it may be a photograph from 1885 when she was 23 years old.
ChatGPT4 dated the photograph as 1885 to 1890 based on the clothing and hairstyle. Here is that analysis:
This is a tintype photograph of Della Smith (1862–1944). Based on the fashion details and photographic format, I estimate the photo was taken in the mid-to-late 1880s. Here’s why:
Clothing Style:
- The high-collared, dark dress with puffed sleeves suggests a fashion style from the mid-to-late 1880s. This was a period when structured, tailored bodices and elaborate hats were popular.
- The fitted bodice and slight puff at the shoulders indicate the transition toward the exaggerated sleeve styles of the 1890s.
Hairstyle and Hat:
- The elaborate hat with decorative elements (possibly feathers or ribbon) matches styles worn in the 1880s.
- Her hair is neatly pulled back, which was common for women of that era.
Photographic Format:
- Tintypes were widely used from the 1850s through the early 20th century, but they were most common in the 1860s–1880s.
- The red mat framing the image suggests it was from the later period when decorative mounts became more stylish.
This photograph is a part of my family history.
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