Untitled (Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.311

Description

A seated older woman dressed in black silk with gold pin at neck. 3/4 view She is possibly holding an object in her left hand.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1840

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

10 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); approximately 5-1/2 x 5 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Black gesso over wood ornate frame, Passe partout gold/black mat, mount; frame has residue spots, scratches, abrasions overall, inner frame has surface losses; glass scratches, abrasions, fingerprints, residues; plate/image oxidation.