Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.57

Description

A lovely image of a young lady with long corkscrew curls. She wears a blue patterned shawl over her dress. She gazes to the right of the photographer with a light smile. European style leather flip case, British.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Richard Beard

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

Mat verso

Notes

Lower left: BEARD; Lower right: PATENTED

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: ninth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 23, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case British brown leather flip case; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver missing; brass mat heavy corrosion and extremely dirty; black spinal tape; plate/image heavy oxidation on outer edge; one intact clasp.