Untitled (Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.353

Description

A portrait of a heavy set woman, 3/4 view, wearing a white day cap with tinted blue tie and flowerettes over the ears. She wears an unusual large ethnic necklace.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: 3/4 (Euro); approximately 7 x 5-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black gesso over wood ornate wall frame, wall mounted, rope hanging hardware; mat: Passe partout gold mat, faux tortoise/gold line mount; glass: residues, abrasions, scratches, water marks overall; plate/image: tarnished heavily, oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge.