Unknown Woman, possibly the wife of William Crofut
PhotographerPhotographed by
Edward D. Ritton
Date1854
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silver-coated copperplate in nonpareil brass mat with a glass coversheet, in embossed leather and wood case with a brass hook
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 1 3/4 x 1 5/8in. (4.4 x 4.1cm)
Plate (height x width): 2 1/2 x 2in. (6.4 x 5.1cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 3/8in. (7 x 6 x 1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2010.269.2
DescriptionHalf-length studio portrait of a woman wearing a dress made of polka dot fabric with full sleeves and a white collar.
NotesSubject Note: According to the dealer from whom this daguerreotype was purchased, it came from the same source as 2010.269.1, which has the name "William Crofut" and the date inscribed within the case. Both daguerreotypes are stamped by the photographer "E. D. Ritton" and appear to constitute a pair, so it seems probable though not certain that the subjects are husband and wife. (Finlay 9/10/2010)Status
Not on view
about 1860
