Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Name/Title

Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2021.694

Description

A daguerreotype of a painting of a woman. Her hair is up and she wears a bonnet with bows and long ties, as well as a large white collar. Set in a oval velvet mat and frame, it appears, perhaps, to be European. Oval-shaped case.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Width

3-3/8 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth; oval

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 27, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Brown case, oval-shaped, wood covered with embossed paper; burgundy velvet liner, good condition; plate/image light tarnish; abrasions; pin hinge/push clasp