Daguerreotype In Cloth Case 'Medallion of Three Roses'

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
circa 1857

80x95mm cloth case decorated with 'Medallion of Three Roses' desing both sides. Single latch. Patterend red plush lining (faded). Plain rectangular gilt mat with Tudor rose patterend pinchbeck frame. 55x70mm daguerreotype portrait of middle aged lady seated, full face. Wearing frilled bonnet and clamping book open. Titning in print gold leaf on ring. See miniature in main catalogue.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/DB21
type:
daguerreotype, cased image and hand coloured
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford