Untitled (Two Young Sisters)

Name/Title

Untitled (Two Young Sisters)

Entry/Object ID

2022.384

Description

A pristine, tender, professional image of two beautifully dressed young sisters. The older holds the hand of the younger while encircling her. Older girl wears a bow in her hair. Younger has her hair in ringlets.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Potter

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

Mat

Transcription

Lower left corner: Potter; lower right corner: CIN O.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter; approximately 3-3/4 x 4-1/4 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 23, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case: brown, wood covered with embossed paper; liner: red velvet; brass preserver: intact; brown spinal tape; image: apparent good condition; clasps: two intact