Woman Brushing her Hair
Artist
Unknown
Dateca. 1850-1855
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 5/8 × 6 1/2 × 3/8 inches (9.21 × 16.51 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.21 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Case (open): 3 5/8 × 6 1/2 × 3/8 inches (9.21 × 16.51 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.21 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.64
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DescriptionImage of a woman brushing her long hair. She's wearing an off-the-shoulder top with a dark pleated skirt. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of decorative brown case with a red silk liner.
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