Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.371

Description

A seated woman wearing light, white frill hair net and long chain with cross. Hands folded in lap.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Transcription

Hallmark Scouills [?]

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

13 in

Width

11-1/2 in

Depth

2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half; 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 23, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Frame: rosewood early wall frame, wall mounted; brass preserver: intact; mat: early pebble mat, mild green corrosion; glass: residues, abrasions, scratches, grime; plate/image: tarnished heavily, oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge, dark spots top left corner.