Elegant mother and daughter portrait; mother seated looks out to her left, young daughter stands and squarely faces camera; oval presentation; lovely work by unknown photographer.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Subject
Mother and daughter
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1839 - 1860
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, gold embossed edges; Liner: red velvet, worn; Brass preserver: intact; Brass mat: good condition; Glass: scratches at lower right area; Spinal tap: brown; Plate/Image: blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; Clasps: two intact