Untitled (Girl)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Girl)

Entry/Object ID

2022.83

Description

Oval portrait of a a young girl seated in a chair. She wears a red dress and gold necklace.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Ambrotype

Made/Created

Artist

J.S.Mayer

Date made

circa 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

Mat

Notes

Lower right corner: J.S.MAYER; lower left corner: 98 CANAL ST.

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 wood covered with embossed paper; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat, mild corrosion; two intact clasps.