Armenian women from Akhaltsikhe, 1870–1890

Armenian women from Akhaltsikhe, Tiflis Governorate. The photograph was taken between 1870 and 1890.

This studio portrait shows two girls in traditional velvet and silk costume. They wear headbands with metal ornaments, their hair is woven into many thin braids, with necklaces around their necks and rings on their fingers. Below the picture is a Russian caption: “Armenian woman of Akhaltsikhe”.