Mother faces camera directly and holds baby, sucking fingers, and dressed totally in white. Bonnet white as well (see also 2021.474)
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Subject
Mother and baby in white bonnet
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1839 - 1860
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
Mat: lower center
Transcription
Keely 332 N. Second St. Phila.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case dimensions
Height
3-5/8 in
Width
3-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: Sixth
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Oct 27, 2021
Examined By
Sandra Dorros
Notes
Case: brown, wood covered tooled leather; Liner: tan velvet, floral design, good condition; Brass preserver: intact; Brass mat: good condition; Spinal tape: black; Clasps: two intact; Plate in good condition; Glass surface warped at upper right corner
