Untitled (Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.272

Description

A 3/4 oval image of a seated older woman wearing a white day cap and a Provencal style patterned blouse and shawl. She has a black ribbon tie with a heart pendant at her neck.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1848

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

8-3/4 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); 5 x 4 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 21, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black, oval, wood wall mount frame, Passe partout black/gold oval mat mount; glass crack at bottom edge, residues, scratches; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge