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
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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)
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