An Armenian woman from Yerevan

This archival photograph shows an Armenian woman who lived in Yerevan, dressed in clothing typical of the urban setting. She wears a tall fur hat, a high fur collar covers her neck, and over her shoulders is a long-haired fur garment with narrow light-coloured edging. The photograph was taken against a plain background.

At that time Yerevan was taking shape as an urban centre where traditional ways of life met newly emerging tastes. The woman’s clothing and hat reflect her social standing and the urban culture of the time. The image presents a woman of Yerevan as reserved and self-assured.