A wonderful portrait of a woman seated at a table with books.The background is white against her black dress. She wears a long reddish tie and has a pin at her neck. Her short hair seems remarkably modern. Beautiful coloring. British?, but is housed in a typical American case.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case dimensions
Height
3-3/4 in
Width
3-1/8 in
Depth
1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: sixth
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Jul 26, 2022
Examined By
Rosanna Hemerik
Notes
Red velvet liner; brass preserver intact, is smaller than the case (white border at top and bottom edge showing); brass mat mild corrosion; glass white spots; brown spinal tape; plate/image light tarnish, light brown opaque staining on outer edge; one intact clasps, one missing
