Portrait of a Woman

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Portrait of a Woman

Entry/Object ID

2020.484

Description

seated, large bags under eyes wearing white lace handkerchief on head, also wearing black dress with white lace collar and a paisley shawl

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

sticker in TRC of satin "#332"

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

5-7/8 in

Depth

7/8 in

Condition

Notes

Case: glass very cloudy, tape visible around edges of glass, metal tarnished, satin discolored, exterior worn Image: faded, oxidized at edges