Untitled (Woman, Girl and Boy)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2021.696

Description

Oval horizontal presentation of a young mother. White lace shoulder shawl. Her daughter stands beside her. Her son is wearing a Dutch style cap.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

DAVIS.

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

L.L.C.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

4-7/8 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: quarter; horizontal oreintation

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 27, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Brown plastic case, cracked on bottom half of case, oval design; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact, has white tape around edges; brass mat, good condition; glass white spots, foxing; plate/image heavily tarnished, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge, foxing; corrosion, pitting, scratches