Untitled (Woman and Boy)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Woman and Boy)

Entry/Object ID

2022.16

Description

An image of a young boy and his mother. He stands beside her, his arm slid between her elbow and side. He is uncertain. She is determined as she stares, wide eyed at the photographer. She is holding a book and with her left thumb inserted which holds it slightly open. A clear, somewhat arresting image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 29, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Brown case wood covered with tooled leather; purple velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; brown spinal tape; plate/image light tarnish; two intact clasps