Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.138

Description

A beautifully attired woman in a rich brocade dress and hair covering with white floral ties. She is seated and twisting toward the photographer.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Plumbe

Date made

circa 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

Mat

Transcription

Lower right corner: PLUMBE

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: half

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 25, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case brown, wood covered with embossed paper; purple velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; brown spinal tape; two intact clasps. In apparent good condition.