Portrait of an Elderly Woman

Name/Title

Portrait of an Elderly Woman

Entry/Object ID

2020.59

Description

Wearing lacy day cap and cap sleeves, seated in chair, right arm resting on table with lace cloth. See also 2020.95.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Howe, G. M.

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

on metal

Transcription

GM HOWE

Dimensions

Height

3-5/8 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

ninth plate

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition Type

Fading

Parts

Image

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition Type

Tarnish

Materials

Metal

Parts

Case

Notes

cover: missing