Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Name/Title

Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2021.692

Description

A daguerreotype of a painting of a young woman wearing a white lace day cap and white ruffle collar. Almost Flemish looking. Unusual.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 27, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Black case; orange velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; black spinal tape; plate/image blue-black opaque staining on outer bottom edge; one intact clasp