Untitled (Mother and baby)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Mother and baby)

Entry/Object ID

2021.474

Description

Seated mother holding baby dressed completely in white including bonnet; baby is sucking fingers (see also 2021.480)

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Subject

Mother and baby

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1839 - 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 27, 2021

Examined By

Sandra Dorros

Notes

Case: brown, floral, wood covered, worn; Liner: red, pressed velvet liner, worn; Brass preserver: intact; Brass mat: dark spots, mild; Spinal tape: brown; Plate/Image: blue-black opaque staining on outer edges; Clasps: two intact