Untitled (A Belgian Woman (paired with 2022.375))

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (A Belgian Woman (paired with 2022.375))

Entry/Object ID

2022.374

Description

A young, thin, woman is seated in on an upholstry covered sofa. She wears a blue dress with black linear trimming down the bodice, gold earrings, gold pin at her neck, and a black bracelet with gold buttons on each wrist. White background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

1855

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Verso

Transcription

A.D.Halbleib

Language

French

Translation

Gilder and Framer Brussels

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

14-1/4 in

Width

12-1/2 in

Depth

1-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); approximately 5 x 7 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 23, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Frame: ornate gesso covered gilt wood wall frame, wall mounted, distressed, cracks, water stains; mat: passe-partout gold mat, beige gold line mount, discolored with age, some light bleaching; glass: fingerprints, pitting, residues, abrasions, scratches, grime; plate/image: tarnished heavily, oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge.