Family Portrait, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1850

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Artifact Overview

Southworth and Hawes (partnership 1843-1862) are considered one of the best daguerreotype studios in America, known for their artistic composition, natural posing, and sensitive lighting. They patented the Grand Parlor Stereoscope, a viewer for large, whole plate stereo daguerreotypes. This image of a family of nine was made for the stereoscope.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Daguerreotype (Photograph)

Date Made

circa 1850

Subject Date

circa 1850

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

33.36.94

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant Material)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 13.125 in (Frame Height)
Width: 11.125 in (Frame width)
Length: 1.375 in (Frame length)

Family Portrait, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1850