Sarah Taintor Bulkeley Waterman
PhotographerPhotographed by
Augustus Washington
(American, 1820 - 1875)
SubjectPortrait of
Sarah Taintor Bulkeley
(American, 1835 - 1856)
Dateabout 1850
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silvered copper plate in leather-covered wood case with gilt mat
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/4 x 2 1/4in. (7 x 5.7cm)
Plate (height x width): 3 x 2 1/2in. (7.6 x 6.4cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 5/8in. (9.2 x 7.9 x 1.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1995.203.0
DescriptionHalf-length seated portrait of a young woman wearing a dress with a lace collar and a brooch. She is holding a bouquet of flowers, probably artificial flowers.
Brass nonpareil mat has what appear to be fleurs de lis at the corners and other abstract floral designs at the edges.
Red velvet pad has an embossed design of flowers in a vase surrounded by a floral border.
Leather-covered case is blind-stamped with flowers in an oval surrounded by multiple borders. The gilt-stamping appears to represent a rope.
NotesSubject Note: Sarah Taintor Bulkeley Waterman (1835-1856) married a sea captain and was with him on a voyage to the Orient when their ship was attacked by pirates and they were both killed. (Finlay 6/28/2012)Brass nonpareil mat has what appear to be fleurs de lis at the corners and other abstract floral designs at the edges.
Red velvet pad has an embossed design of flowers in a vase surrounded by a floral border.
Leather-covered case is blind-stamped with flowers in an oval surrounded by multiple borders. The gilt-stamping appears to represent a rope.
Status
Not on view
