Untitled (Woman)

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.31

Description

A like new 1/6th plate oval format image of a young woman seated at a table with a paisley cloth. She is dressed in black with a simple round high neck collar with a central pin. She wears a wide black band mourning bracelet. There is great presence to this almost monastic like image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

3-1/2 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 tortoise shell with mother of pearl inlay; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion on right side; one intact clasp