A diptych image of a seated husband and his son in the left image, and a portrait of his wife in the right image. The bearded husband tenderly encircles his young son on his lap. His wife is dressed in black and has a prominent black hair tie hanging. A light background ambrotype.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Ambrotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1865
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case dimensions
Height
3-3/4 in
Width
3-1/4 in
Depth
3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: sixth
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Aug 24, 2022
Examined By
Jacqueline Cabrera
Notes
Case brown plastic; brass preserver intact; brass mat both in good condition; plate/image oxidation, woman's plate oxidation at outer edge and loose in case; one intact clasp.
