Unidentified Woman, possibly a member of the Smith Family
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1850
MediumPhotography; daguerreotype on silvered copper plate under glass in leather case with gilt mat
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 1/8 x 2 1/8in. (5.4 x 5.4cm)
Plate (height x width): 3 x 2 1/2in. (7.6 x 6.4cm)
Other (height x width x depth): 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 1/2in. (9.2 x 7.9 x 1.3cm)
Plate (height x width): 3 x 2 1/2in. (7.6 x 6.4cm)
Other (height x width x depth): 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 1/2in. (9.2 x 7.9 x 1.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gene and Stewart Gilchrist
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of a seated woman. She is wearing a dress with buttons down the front of the bodice and bell sleeves with white undersleeves.
Object number2011.496.3
InscribedOn lower edge of case, in red paint, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Donor believes this woman to be a member of the Smith family of South Britain, Connecticut. However, she does not resemble George Smith (2011.496.1) or Mariette Smith (2011.496.2). It is possible that she is related to them by marriage, or that she is an unrelated member of their household. (Finlay 2/4/2011)Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
