Unidentified woman abou – Historic Photograph Print
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Description
This rare historic photograph captures Unidentified woman abou in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Unidentified woman abou
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The sitter in this 1844 daguerreotype remains unidentified, and the record's title breaks off after "woman abou," so the reason for the portrait is lost to us. What survives is typical of the period's portraiture: a single image fixed on a polished silver-coated copper plate, which shows its picture only when tilted to catch the light. Early exposures could last from several seconds to a minute or more, so sitters held a rigid pose, sometimes steadied by a hidden headrest. Plates like this were often sealed in small hinged cases and kept as private keepsakes.
| Created / published | 1844 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 3,300 × 4,096 px · prints to 11 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 504_Unidentified_woman_abou_1844 |
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