Untitled (Portrait of Woman and Child)
Artist
Jesse H. Whitehurst
(American, 1820-1875)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1850-1859
MediumDaguerreotype
Dimensions4 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (11.4 × 6.4 cm)
Markings“WHITEHURST” embossed velvet, spread eagle motif with listing of seven galleries.
Credit LineGift of Christina and George Kemp
Object number2018.43.67
Not on view
DescriptionA fine portrait of a young mother posed with her little boy. She wears a dark dress with a wide lace collar. The boy has a dark plaid jacket with white collar and wears knickers with white socks.