A 3/4 seated image of a forlorn French woman. She wears a white lace collar and bow. Her right arm rests on a lace antimacassar covered chair back. She is posed with flower backdrop to her right. (pair to French man 2022.242)
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Mat only
Height
5-1/2 in
Width
4-3/4 in
Depth
1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: Half (European); approximately 4-1/2 x 4 inches
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Oct 20, 2022
Examined By
Jacqueline Cabrera
Notes
Passe partout black/gold wall mount; brass preserver intact; glass scratches, abrasions, pitting, residues; brown spinal tape; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation, staining on outer edge.
