Portrait of artist's daughter on sofa

Artist John Adams Whipple (American, 1822 - 1891)

Date1858

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches (8.26 x 6.99 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4619

InscribedDated Signed in artist's hand "May 22, 1858" Back of plate In pen Stamp On Velvet Liner Gallery ID stamped on velvet Gallery

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Description1/6 plate daguerreotype of female child seated on sofa; housed in full leather case with gallery ID stamped on velvet. In pen on back of plate: "May 22, 1858."

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