Untitled (Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.299

Description

A seated French woman with hands folded in her lap and wearing a sheer white shawl. Her dress thicker wool challis.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Verso

Language

French

Translation

...Rouen, LEGRIP, GILDER House for special framing

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); approximately 5 x 4 1/2 inches; vignetted to smaller size

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 21, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Chestnut color wood wall frame with black lines, Passe partout; tan and black ink mat, soiled, discolored, stains and foxing overall; glass residues, abrasions; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge.