Untitled (Two adult sisters)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2021.487

Description

Two standing sisters face camera, both dressed in black taffeta have white lace collars with neck pins, and one holds what appears to be a daguerreotype in a mother of pearl case.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Subject

Two adult sisters

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

Cabrera Art Management

Notes

Case: brown leather, poor condition overall, losses, and verso has adhesive tape residue; Liner: red silk with stains and spots overall; Spinal tape: black tape and interior spine in poor condition; Brass mat: corrosion spots at upper right corner and left edge; Image: oxidation spots overall and at edges