An oval image of a seated woman in a full taffeta skirt and contrasting black velvet button up jacket. The jacket has white lace collar and white cuffs. She has a center part hair do with mid length curls. She wears a large brooch at her neck. Although rather unattractive, this woman with white background is arresting.This daguerreotype may be Scottish or English.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case dimensions
Height
4-1/2 in
Width
3-3/4 in
Depth
1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: quarter; oval
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Aug 24, 2022
Examined By
Rosanna Hemerik
Notes
Case wood covered with tooled leather, oval (European); red silk liner; plate/image oxidation, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; one intact clasp, push button.
