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American

Portrait of a woman, ca. 1860

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Portrait of a woman

Year

ca. 1860

Medium

Daguerreotype

Materials/Techniques

Materials

copper

Supports

thin copper plate

Dimensions

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

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Engraved, interior bottom of picture frame: GG WALKER

Type

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Frank A. Wightman

Object Number

56.144.4

Exhibition History

Early Exposures

March 13 - July 19, 2015

Daguerreotypes (1839–1865) are unique images made with sensitized silver on a silver-coated copper plate. While the images can be difficult to see at some angles, the process was prized for its sharp detail.

Use

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