A lovely image of a father and mother and their two young daughters. The father is seated and holds the hand of the younger daughter who sits on his lap. The older daughter stands next to her seated mother and wraps her left arm around mother who wears a black dress and shawl. The girls wear lighter colored dresses. All are focused on the photographer.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1858
Time Period
19th Century
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case dimensions
Height
4-3/4 in
Width
6 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: half; horizontal orientation
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Aug 26, 2022
Examined By
Rosanna Hemerik
Notes
Case paper mache with mother of pearl inlay; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild green corrosion dark spots; pitting and abrasions; two intact clasps. In apparent good condition.
