Seated lady with tinted cheeks and collar

Photograph

-

Chester Historical Society

The image depicts an antique daguerreotype of a woman, presented in a hinged case with a red fabric interior and ornate gold frame, showing her wearing a dark dress and a serious expression, symbolizing a typical Victorian era portrait.

The image depicts an antique daguerreotype of a woman, presented in a hinged case with a red fabric interior and ornate gold frame, showing her wearing a dark dress and a serious expression, symbolizing a typical Victorian era portrait.

Name/Title

Seated lady with tinted cheeks and collar

Entry/Object ID

chs-007106

Description

Photograph of a seated lady with tinted cheeks and broad collar.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Collection

Mabel Parker Menchen

Acquisition

Notes

Menshen, Mabel (Mable) Viola Parker, 1890-1987 One of 16 daguerreotypes from Mrs. William Menchen (Mabel V. Parker of Craigville), Balvernon Ave, Middletown, NY.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1880

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Height

9.2 cm

Width

8.2 cm

Create Date

June 20, 2024

Update Date

June 20, 2024