A set of two images: a father on the front image, and his two young daughters (approximately ages 5 and 8) on the back. The father is young with a plastered hair look and earnest eyes. His young daughters in the rear image seem hesitant. The elder is seated while the younger stands beside her. They wear matching dresses and bead necklaces.Their background has solarized to a blue.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
3-1/2 in
Depth
3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: sixth
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Aug 23, 2022
Examined By
Rosanna Hemerik
Notes
Case wood covered with tooled leather, paper cache and mother of pearl inlay; red velvet liner, worn; brass mat heavy green corrosion; plate/image heavily tarnished, oxidation; blue-black opaque staining on outer edges of both image; one intact clasp.
