Portrait of woman, man and boy sitting on a bench. Boy holds toy. Woman in pleated dress and holding daguerreotype. Man in plaid vest. Unusual
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Subject
Portrait of woman, man and boy sitting on a bench
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Role
Photographer
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case dimensions
Height
4-3/4 in
Width
4-1/4 in
Depth
5/8 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: Quarter; horizontal orientation
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Oct 29, 2021
Examined By
Rosanna Hemerik
Notes
Case: brown, angel style geometric; Liner: red velvet; Brass mat: corrosion, mild; Glass: white spots, abrasions; Spinal tape: brown; Plate/Image: tarnished, light brown or blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; Clasps: two intact; Interior: old hinge tape use on inside seam is deteriorating (stick residue)
