tintype photograph


tintype photograph

Summary

The baby is held on the lap of a woman. The baby, aged about six months is wearing a white, long sleeved robe, which reaches right over the woman's knees, with small pin tucks around the bottom. The baby has a dark oblong brooch on the bodice. The baby has short dark hair. The woman holding the baby is wearing a dark plaid dress with buttons down the bodice, a small collar with a white lace ruff inside, and very highly pleated and gathered cuffs. The woman wears a large hanging earring.


Object Name

tintype photograph

Date Created

1855-1900

Dimensions

image: 7.2cm x 5.2cm
mount:

accession number

2008.40.3.28

Place of creation

England

Medium


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