Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.319

Description

A seated French woman wearing white lace collar and cuffs and a striped tie at her neck. Pen slipped behind belt.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

Feb 14, 1856

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Transcription

2.14.1856

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

7-1/4 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter (Euro); approximately 4 x 3 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Gesso over wood gold wall frame, gold/faux tortoise mount; glass scratches, abrasions, pitting, residues; plate/image oxidation at lower edge most visible; frame gold leafing has various scratches/abrasions; tortoise mat has 1-1/2 inch abrasion at bottom edge.