Early 20th Century Portrait Photograph by Isaac Newton Boyce, White Plains NY

This sepia-toned portrait of a young woman was taken at the Boyce Studio in White Plains, New York, operated by Isaac Newton Boyce (1859–1939). Boyce was a noted commercial photographer who maintained his portrait studio for more than forty years, and his work is preserved today in collections such as the New York Public Library.

The photograph remains mounted on its original mat, signed “Boyce, White Plains, N.Y.” — an authentic marker of its provenance.

Details:

• Photographer: Isaac Newton Boyce, White Plains, NY

• Date: c. 1910s–1920s

• Medium: Sepia portrait photograph on original mat

• Condition: Age-appropriate wear to matting and frame; photograph itself shows light surface wear (see photos)

• Frame: Modern frame with glass (included) 10" x 8"

• Weight: 2 pounds 6.8 oz

Why It Matters:
Isaac Newton Boyce’s work represents the craft of early 20th-century portraiture at a time when photography was becoming an essential part of American family life. This image not only preserves the likeness of its sitter but also carries the history of a documented New York studio photographer.

Bring history home with this evocative piece, equally suited to vintage collectors, photographic historians, or those drawn to timeless portraiture.