Untitled (Madonna and Child Breastfeeding)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.340

Description

A daguerreotype of a painting of the Madonna and Child breastfeeding.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

7-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: 3/4 (Euro); approximately 6 x 5 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Frame: reticulated brown wood wall frame, wall mount; Mat: white/gold line Passe partout mount, mat dirty/soiled, crimped, water stains at top right quadrant; glass: fingerprints, residues, abrasions, scratches; plate/image: tarnished heavily, oxidation, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge.