Untitled (Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.235

Description

A 3/4 seated image of a woman turned sideways to photographer with her left elbow resting on a table and her hand against her forehead. She wears a colored dress with white collar and white under sleeves. Image has nail hole where once was used for display.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat only

Height

5 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Sixth or Quarter (European); 3-1/2 x 3 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Passe partout black/gold wall mount; no preserver—matted; glass fingerprints; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation, brown or blue-black opaque staining on outer edge, black spots at center; paper torn and shredded around edges.