Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Daguerreotype of a Painting of a Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2021.689

Description

An early daguerreotype of an 18th century painted portrait of a woman. Unusual.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1840

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Plate sizer: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 27, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion; black spinal tape, partially loose and lifting; plate/image heavily tarnished, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; one clasp, clasp hook missing