Daguerreotype portrait of Morse
PhotographerPhotographed by
Edward D. Ritton
Date1856
Mediumimage on silver-plated metal, leather covered cardboard case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Height) 4 5/8 x (Width) 3 5/8 x (Depth)1 5/8in. (11.7 x 9.2 x 4.1cm)
Frame: (Height) 4 3/16 x Width) 3 1/8in. (10.6 x 7.9cm)
Frame: (Height) 4 3/16 x Width) 3 1/8in. (10.6 x 7.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of R.O. Titus
DescriptionBlack and white portrait of a man named Morse in a leather-covered molded case the spine of which has been repaired. Gold mat, gold decoration around edge and red velvet outer border. Created by Edward D. Ritton of Danbury, Connecticut. On the back paper is the name "Morse" and the date February 20, 1856.
Object number2016.20.1
Inscribed"Morse" "February 20, 1856"On View
Not on view
