Untitled (Two sisters)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2021.476

Description

Two teen sisters (twins?) with white lace collars and thin black cross ties; dresses have white cuffs; both have long spiral hair curls; appear frontal and direct.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Subject

Two 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

Sandra Dorros

Notes

Case: brown, wood covered, poor condition; Liner: red velvet, worn; Brass preserver: intact: Brass mat: good contain with some abrasions; Glass: white spots; Spinal tape: black; Plate/Image: good condition; Interior spine in poor condition