Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.51

Description

An oval format image of a seated woman. She has corn roll curls and faces directly to the camera. She wears earrings and a long chain necklace and an off the shoulder dress with a scalloped neckline.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 23, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case brown with mother of pearl inlay; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild green corrosion; black spinal tape, brittle, torn; plate/image oxidation on outer edges; one intact clasp.