Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.86

Description

An older serious woman with flowers in her hair seated at a table with her arm resting on two white books. Three quarter view. Dressed in black silk and white collar with pin at neck.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Ambrotype

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

ink

Location

Liner

Transcription

A.Willis"/"mother"/"Emily Scott"/"Mrs. Ed Willis

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimension

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 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 wood covered with embossed paper, geometric; red silk liner, worn with tears; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild green corrosion dark spots; glass white spots, abrasions, accretion; black spinal tape; two intact clasps.