Untitled (Baby—Postmortem)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Baby—Postmortem)

Entry/Object ID

2021.726

Description

A postmortem of a baby girl holding red flowers. She lies with eyes closed on her back in what appears to be a pique' dress.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Ambrotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1858

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 28, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black plastic case; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion, good condition