Portrait of a Young Woman

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Portrait of a Young Woman

Entry/Object ID

2020.384

Description

seated, right elbow resting on table, light colored eyes and freckles, hair pulled back over ears in a braided bun, wearing light colored dress

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

etched on metal clasp "L.A.P."; written on tape on verso of image "No Plate Mark Typical 1850 plate prep Retaped 5/13/90 D.A.W.

Dimensions

Height

3-15/16 in

Width

3-9/16 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Accessories

Accessory

Case

Notes

case in book format

Condition

Notes

Case: top no longer attached, leather peeling over entire case Image: good condition