Untitled (Portrait of a Girl)
Artist
Jesse H. Whitehurst
(American, 1820-1875)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1853-1856
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 number2018.43.61
Not on view
DescriptionFine portrait of a young girl standing next to wooden chair. She stares directly at the camera while lifting the hem of her dress to reveal her white petticoat. Image held in a half case only, Geometric design. Quarter plate.