Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.95

Description

An oval image of a seated well dressed young woman. She wears a black silk taffeta dress with a white lace collar. She has center parted hair and wears drop earrings.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1839 - 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-5/8 in

Width

3-1/8 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 24, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case black; case hinge slightly loose; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat heavy green corrosion dark spots; brown spinal tape; plate/image heavily tarnished, oxidation, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; two intact clasps.