Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.108

Description

A close in early image of a young woman who is seated with her left hand touching a table. She is dressed in black with a small white collar and small pin at her neck.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1848

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 24, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case brown wood covered with embossed paper; red silk liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; spinal tape, split; plate/image heavily tarnished, oxidation, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; pitting; one intact clasp.