Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.44

Description

An oval presentation of an older woman. She is seated at a table in 3/4 pose facing the camera. She wears a white lace cap with long side ties. Well posed and photographed.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Root, S.

Studio

563 BROADWAY N.Y.

Date made

circa 1858

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

L.R.C.

Transcription

S.Root 563 Broadway

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

4 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: quarter

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 23, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

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