Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.359

Description

A young woman dressed for a formal event. She is heavy set, wears headpiece with long ornaments, a white tiered flounced off the shoulder dress and holds red roses with a long blue tie. She wears a pin, from which several long chains hang supporting a gold watch and red/gold jewelry.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Ambrotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Transcription

? Miss Tia Hau..y, ??? Comm.....Day, 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

10-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: 3/4 (Euro); approximately 7 x 5-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Frame: gold leaf gesso over wood ornate wall frame; mat: Passe partout cream mat, black/white/gold line mount; glass: scratches, abrasions, residues; plate/image: light tarnish at bottom edge.