A middle aged woman is seated at a table in 3/4 view. She wears a black silk dress with white lace collar and elegant black and white fringed sleeves. A long gold lorgnette chain is seen. French or Belgian Skin tones tinted.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Role
Photographer
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Mat only
Height
5-1/4 in
Width
4-1/2 in
Depth
1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: Quarter (European); approximately 4 x 3-1/2 inches
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Oct 20, 2022
Examined By
Jacqueline Cabrera
Notes
Black/gold passe partout wall plaque; no preserver—matted; glass scratches, abrasions, pitting; plate/image oxidation on outer edge.