Untitled (Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.295

Description

A young woman is seated with light coming from one side window to light her face. She has vacant stare and shawl draped over her arms. She wears strongly tinted blue neck tie and cuffs. Hair is braided and round over ears. A cameo or daguerrian pin at her neck. Oval image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Frame dimensions

Height

9-1/4 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half; approximately 4-1/4 x 5-1/4 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 21, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black, oval ogee wood wall frame, Passe partout, gold/black mat, mount; glass white spots, pitting, residues, abrasions, scratches; plate/image light oxidation, light brown opaque staining on outer edge with scattered dark spots.