Untitled (Woman)

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.216

Description

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.