Eleanor Mills Bissell
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1850-1860
MediumDaguerreotype; silver-plated copper plate in brass mat package in leather-covered wooden case; red velvet pad in left side of open case
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4in. (8.3 × 7cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/8in. (9.5 × 8.3 × 1.6cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/8in. (9.5 × 8.3 × 1.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Eleanor Bissell
DescriptionSixth plate daguerreotype of Eleanor Mills Bissell (married to Thomas Bissell) by an unknown photographer. Bissell is pictured in older age, in a three-quarter profile view. She is wearing a ruffled white daycap (or bonnet, but probably a daycap) that is tied under her chin. Her dress appears to have buttons down the front. It has a relatively deep v-neck and wide sleeves. In addition to the fabric from the daycap, she is also wearing a chemisette or kerchief or a similar garment that covers her chest.
Object number1960.22.18
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