Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.29

Description

A beautiful photo of a young woman. Image almost as new. She is seated and resting her left arm on a table. She wears a patterned leaf black and white dress which is striking for it's short sleeve and long white under sleeve. She wears black fingerless lace gloves and black woven bracelets. Hairstyle has unusual "spit" curls.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1860

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, several cracks along back of case; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; plate/image oxidation on lower right corner; one intact clasp