Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.206

Description

A young woman is seated at a table and posed with her right hand at the side of her chin. She wears a white lace collar and white lace under sleeves.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Pillas

Studio

Paris, Rue St.Martin

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Rear

Transcription

547 Rue St.Martin

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat and preserver only

Height

5 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter; approximately 4 x 3-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

French Passe Partout mount, gold and black spacers; no preserver—matted; plate/image heavily tarnished, oxidation, brown opaque staining on outer edge, impact spot from rear at top center.