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
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium