Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)
Artist
Jesse H. Whitehurst
(American, 1820-1875)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1840-1849
MediumDaguerreotype
Dimensions4 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (11.4 × 8.9 cm)
MarkingsNote unusual stamping, “J. WHITEHURST” in brass mat directly below image.
Credit LineGift of Christina and George Kemp
Object number2018.43.57
Not on view
DescriptionBeautiful young woman with long curls wearing a dark silk dress. She seated next to a table with a small stack of books. Image held in a fine full leather case with, Scroll with Floral design. Quarter plate.