| Creator |
Simons, M. P. (Montgomery P.) photographer. |
| Title |
[Portrait of an unidentified elderly couple.] [graphic] / M. A. Simons, Phila. |
| Publisher |
Philadelphia |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1847 |
| Date |
ca. 1847 |
| Physical Description |
1 photograph : daguerreotype ; 1/2 plate. |
| Description |
She is wearing a white lace cap and bodice, as has a half smile. Her hands are folded across her lap. His white hair is very
neatly combed. His right hand is behind his back.
|
| Notes |
Cased photographs retrospective conversion project. |
|
Pad: Faded blue velvet. No design. |
|
Mat: Elliptical. |
|
Case: Leather. Geometrical design. Small diamond in center surrounded by many swirls. Photographer's imprint "M. A. Simons,
Phila." on verso.
|
|
LCP AR [Annual Report] 1980, pg. 51. |
| Genre |
Daguerreotypes -- 1840-1850. |
|
Portrait photographs -- 1840-1850. |
|
Photograph cases -- 1840-1850. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Cased photos [P.8439] |
| Accession number |
P.8439 |
