Sarah Coit Day
PhotographerPhotographed by
Henry H. Bartlett
Dateabout 1855
MediumDaguerreotype; silver-coated copper plate in brass window mat package in tooled leather-covered wooden case; embossed red velvet pad in left side of open case
DimensionsPlate (image plate height x width): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4in. (8.3 × 7cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 1/2in. (9.2 × 8.3 × 1.3cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 1/2in. (9.2 × 8.3 × 1.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marvin B. Day
DescriptionSixth plate daguerreotype of Sarah Coit Day, taken at Bartlett's Gallery in Hartford. Day is pictured in older age. She is wearing what appears to be a cape or other outer garment that covers her shoulders, dark gloves, and a white or light-colored bonnet tied under her chin with wide ribbons. Her hair is parted in the middle.
Object number1978.94.63
InscribedEmbossed velvet pad: "DAGUERREOTYPE ARTIST / BARTLETTS / GALLERY / HARTFORD"Subject Terms
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