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American

Portrait of a deceased child, mid 1800s

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Portrait of a deceased child

Year

mid 1800s

Medium

Tintype with hand tinting

Materials/Techniques

Materials

iron

Supports

iron

Dimensions

Plate: 6.4 x 5.1 cm (2 1/2 x 2 inches)

Type

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

1988.075.3

Exhibition History

Early Exposures

March 13 - July 19, 2015

Postmortem photography occurred with frequency until the early 20th century. This tintype of a deceased infant with cheeks colored rose would have been a cherished memento, made to comfort the grieving family.

Use

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