Mother seated, young son leans in, mother holds his right hand; boy in checked dress.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Subject
Mother and son
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1839 - 1860
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Transcription
Great, great aunt to Adele Jane and Marion Gray. She was a sister to Harvey Chandler. She went to California in the early days. Crossed the Panama on horseback. Her son with her.
Material/Technique
Paper
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, poor condition; Case hinge: hinge rails broken; Liner: red velvet, worn; Brass preserver: intact; Brass mat: corrosion dark spots, mild; Spinal tape: black; Plate/Image: blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; Photo inserted on top left corner; image is on left side (not standard); note inserted (refers to plate image)
