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Image Not Available for Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)
Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)
Image Not Available for Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)

Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)

Artist Jesse H. Whitehurst (American, 1820-1875)
CultureAmerican
Datecirca mid-1840s
MediumDaguerreotype
Dimensions4 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (11.4 × 8.9 cm)
Markings“WHITEHURST” stamped in brass mat directly below image.
Credit LineGift of Christina and George Kemp
Object number2018.43.58
Not on view
DescriptionBeautiful middle-aged woman wearing a light color dress with a dark lace shawl – half-length portrait. Image held in a fine full leather case with Four Roses design by William Shew. Case has a very nice pink silk cushion. Quarter plate.