Content/Description:

Right reading portrait of a woman. Only her face, neck and collar are visible.

Marks, Inscriptions and Accompanying Material:

Accompanying news clipping: Death [1860] On the 8th instant, in the 28th year of her age, Miss MARY CARVER ADAMS, daughter of Jas. Adams, Esq. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her father, No. 21 Four-and-a -half street, to-morrow (Wednes-day) at 3 o'clock P.M.; at which the friends of the family are invited to attend.

Image Package Note:

Original component parts: plate, mat, preserver. Plate: clear glass with asphaltum on backing glass, face slightly hand colored. Mat: plain oval. Preserver: decorative.

Container or Case Note:

Type: case. Motif: floral / geometric. Material: paper over wood. Dimensions: 7.3 x 6 cm. Pad: red velvet with embossed motif.

Subjects:

Young adults
Women

Genre/Format:

Portraits