Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Name/Title

Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2021.693

Description

A daguerreotype of a daguerreotype of a woman in a turban style white head cover. Unusual.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

No case cover; back cover only

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 27, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Brown case; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild dark spots at bottom right corner and upper right corner; plate/image heavy tarnished, blue-black opaque staining heavy on left side; missing clasps