Woman with Daguerreotype of her Husband

Dateca. 1850

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 3/4 × 8 7/8 × 3/4 inches (9.53 × 22.54 × 1.91 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 3 5/8 × 7/8 inches (9.53 × 9.21 × 2.22 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2005.37.91

Signednone

Inscribednone

MarkingsOn plate verso, on modern paper tape, in pencil: "HC14"

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DescriptionImage of a seated woman posed beside an open daguerreotype. Her hands are clasped in her lap and she wears a patterned dress. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a deep velvet case with metal clasp and embossed velvet liner.

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