Dog "Albus"

Attributed to David C. Collins (American, 1825 - 1909)

Date1842

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (quarter): 4 1/4 × 3 1/4 inches (10.8 × 8.26 cm)
Framed: 5 7/8 × 5 1/4 × 1/2 inches (14.92 × 13.34 × 1.27 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2005.37.24

InscribedInscribed on back of frame backing board, in brown pen: "Dog Albus / Daguerreotype Sept. / -1842-" and "Charlie McCauley's[?] [illeg.] dog."

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DescriptionImage of a dog resting his chin on windowsill and what appears to be a long rifle or shotgun leaning into the right of the frame, housed in original wall frame and inscribed "Dog 'Albus' Sept. / 1842" on back.

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