Daguerreotype In Red Morocco Case

60x75mm embossed red Morocco leather case with gold leaf around edge. At one time having single latch. Rectangular gilt mat with fluted edges. Flower patterned pinchbeck frame. Daguerreotype half portrait of young woman full face. Wearing tartan dress. Face tinted pink. Gilt necklace and rings. Slightly tarnished at bottom edge.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/DA13
type:
daguerreotype, cased image and hand coloured
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford