Daguerreotype portrait of a couple
PhotographerPhotographed by
Edward D. Ritton
Date1853
Mediumimage on silver-plated metal, leather-covered cardboard case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions, Case: (Height) 4 7/16 x (Width) 3 7/16 x (Depth) 5/8in. (11.3 x 8.7 x 1.6cm)
Frame: (Height) 4 1/4 x (Width) 3 1/8in. (10.8 x 7.9cm)
Frame: (Height) 4 1/4 x (Width) 3 1/8in. (10.8 x 7.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of R.O. Titus
DescriptionBlack and white portrait of a young couple created by Edward D. Ritton of Danbury, Connecticut August 25, 1853. In a molded cardboard case covered in think leather, with a central medallion on the front with four blooms, surrounded by elaboate ribbon design border. Edges decorated in gold. Image is within a gold-toned frame set into the case. On the frame is imprinted "E.D. Ritton." Some image loss along the lower margin.
Object number2016.20.2
Inscribed"E. D. RITTON" on frame; on back paper is date August 25, 1853.On View
Not on view
