Portrait of a Couple

Artist Root Brothers, N.Y. (American)

Dateca. 1850

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (half): 5 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 3/4 inches (14.92 x 12.38 x 1.91 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2005.37.464

InscribedPhotographer's Credit "H.A.& S. ROOT/ 383 BROADWAY N.Y." Recto, LC

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DescriptionHand-tinted daguerreotype in full leather case with front detached. Photographer's credit stamped in lower left margin of mat: "M.A. & S. ROOT/ 383 BROADWAY N.Y." Glass held with adhesive tape.

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