Untitled (Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.358

Description

A seated French woman gaily dressed in a striped dress, white bonnet with long white ties, and hair ornaments. She wears a daguerreotype pin of her husband at her neck with her long lorgnette chain. A watch hangs at her waist.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Transcription

Madame Cath.(erine) Rugeard, notre tante

Language

French

Translation

Madame Cath.(erine) Rugeard, our aunt

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Whole (Euro); approximately 7 x 8-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Frame: black gesso over wood ornate wall frame, scratches/abrasions with losses and cracks; mat: Passe partout gold/black mat, deep burgundy/gold line mount; glass: scratches, abrasions, pitting, residues; plate/image: tarnished heavily, heavy oxidation, plate loose in frame.