Untitled (Woman)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2021.606

Description

Oval image of an older portly woman in patterned dress with white lace collar. Ring on finger of right hand and black lace ribbons around wrists.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Subject

Woman in patterned dress with white lace collar

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1839 - 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

3-7/8 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter European image

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 29, 2021

Notes

Case: black; Liner: navy blue velvet, good condition; Brass mat: covered in blue velvet, good condition; Plate/Image: tarnished, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; Clasps: one intact, push clasps; Blue ribbon around brass mat (handle?)