Photograph, Ambrotype: Mrs. William Tormey

Name/Title

Photograph, Ambrotype: Mrs. William Tormey

Entry/Object ID

P4331

Description

One oval ambrotype of Mrs. William Tormey in a square case, the subject is sitting in a chair holding a book. Maroon velvet lining on front cover. Image tinted at subjects cheeks. The case is made of wood and is hinged.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1840

Notes

Country of Origin: CANADA Support: GLASS Photographic, Glass, Wood, Paint, Brass, Metal, Velvet, Photography, Photography

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ambrotype

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Positive, Direct

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Photograph, Photograph, Furnishings

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Photograph, Documentary Artifacts

Dimensions

Height

9.7 cm

Width

8.8 cm

Dimension Notes

Open it is 17.8 wide.