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The image shows an upper body portrait of a person seated, facing slightly to the left. The person has a straight posture, with both hands resting on their lap. Their facial features include a neutral expression, with light-colored eyes, a straight nose, and a slightly parted mouth. They have curly hair, partially visible beneath a soft, rounded cap. They are dressed in formal clothing, consisting of a dark coat and a white shirt, accented with a large, dark bow tie around the collar. A chain is draped across the chest. The background is plain, and the image is bordered with an ornate, gold-colored frame inside a velvet-lined case.
British 19th Century, Portrait of a Man, c. 1860, ambrotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.7

Portrait of a Man

British 19th Century · c. 1860 · ambrotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.7

The image features a man seated from the waist up. He is slightly turned to the side, facing forward with his gaze towards the camera. The man has distinct facial features, clean-shaven with a small patch of facial hair below his lower lip. His hair is styled with a middle part and combed back on the sides. He is dressed in a dark suit with a waistcoat and white shirt, along with a bowtie. A chain attached to his waistcoat indicates a pocket watch. Leaning on a table with a patterned cloth, he has an open book in front of him. The background is plain, and the photograph is framed in gold with floral patterns.
British 19th Century, Portrait of a Man, c. 1855, ambrotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.11

Portrait of a Man

British 19th Century · c. 1855 · ambrotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.11

The image shows an older couple sitting next to each other. The man is seated on the left, wearing a dark suit with a vest, white shirt, and a bow tie. His hair is short and combed back, and he has a calm expression. The woman sits on the right, facing the camera. She has dark hair mostly covered by a lace bonnet with a large ruffle framing her face. She has a composed expression and is wearing a dark dress with long sleeves and a brooch fastened at the collar. Both are seated on simple upholstered chairs against a plain backdrop. The photograph is encased within an ornate gold frame, bordered by a red fabric mat.
British 19th Century, Portrait of a Man and Woman, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.13

Portrait of a Man and Woman

British 19th Century · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.13

This image shows a seated woman from the waist up, facing the camera. She has dark hair styled neatly with a decorative headpiece framing her face. The woman wears a dark, high-necked dress with full sleeves and a lace collar fastened with a brooch. There is a small book on a table to her left, and the background is neutral. The photo is framed in ornate gold with a floral design.
British 19th Century, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1860, ambrotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.20

Portrait of a Woman

British 19th Century · c. 1860 · ambrotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.20

The image shows a woman seated with her upper body visible. She is posed with her elbow resting on a table draped with a patterned cloth, her hand touching her face, and adorned with jewelry on her fingers. Her facial features are distinct, with a broad forehead and soft expression, accentuated by her hair parted in the middle and styled smoothly to frame her face. She is dressed in a dark gown with a high neckline, white lace collar, cuffs of matching lace, and a long chain necklace. The background is plain, and the image is presented in an oval frame with a gold-colored border.
British 19th Century, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1860, ambrotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.16

Portrait of a Woman

British 19th Century · c. 1860 · ambrotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.16

The image shows a man seated from the waist up. He has short, dark hair and styled sideburns. He is wearing a dark suit jacket, waistcoat, and a cravat. His left arm is resting on a table with a patterned cloth, and his right hand is on his thigh. The man's gaze is directed towards the camera, and he has a neutral expression. A watch chain hangs from his waistcoat. The image is framed in gold within a red frame, with a plain, neutral background typical of vintage photographs.
British 19th Century, Edmund Ashworth Jr., c. 1855, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.3

Edmund Ashworth Jr.

British 19th Century · c. 1855 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.3

The image depicts four individuals, from the waist up. An elderly woman is seated with her hands clasped, while three young women stand behind her. The elderly woman wears a light bonnet and shawl. The young women have dark hair styled to reveal their ears, wearing similar plaid dresses with high collars. The women have different facial expressions. The photograph is in an ornate wooden frame with a decorative matte. The background is plain, focusing attention on the individuals.
British 19th Century, Isabel, Charlotte, Rebecca, and Charlotte Anne Ashworth, c. 1846–1847, daguerreotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.2

Isabel, Charlotte, Rebecca, and Charlotte Anne Ashworth

British 19th Century · c. 1846–1847 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.2

The image shows a seated couple captured in a half-body portrait. The man on the left has short, gray hair, deep-set eyes, and a serious expression. He wears a black suit with a vest and a bow tie. The woman on the right has medium-length gray hair with a decorative headpiece and a composed look. She wears a dark dress with a light blue shawl, a necklace, and holds her hands together in her lap. The background is a simple dark backdrop. The photograph is in an ornate, gold-trimmed frame with intricate designs, set against a red velvet mat.
British 19th Century, Portrait of a Man and Woman, c. 1860, ambrotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.14

Portrait of a Man and Woman

British 19th Century · c. 1860 · ambrotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.14

The image shows three men standing closely together. The man on the left has a full beard and wears a top hat, with his left hand partially visible. The middle man wears a top hat and a dark suit with a white shirt and a cravat. The man on the right is wearing a top hat, a dark overcoat, light-colored trousers, and gaiters. He is holding an object resembling an early camera. They stand against a backdrop with an indistinct building in the distance, with the photograph framed in a decorative red and gold border.
British 19th Century, John Ashworth, Edmund Ashworth, Edmund Ashworth, Jr., 1848, daguerreotype, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.1

John Ashworth, Edmund Ashworth, Edmund Ashworth, Jr.

British 19th Century · 1848 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2019.1.1

The image shows a woman and an infant, both visible from the waist up. The woman is seated, holding the infant in her lap, and both are looking slightly off to the side. The woman has shoulder-length dark, curly hair that is parted in the middle. She wears a dark dress with a white collar, a brooch at the center, and a watch chain pinned at her shoulder. She also wears earrings and a bracelet. The infant is dressed in a white christening gown with lace patterns and a bonnet. The child looks cozy in the woman's arms. The background is plain and dark to highlight the subjects. The image is in an ornate frame with a gold-tone inner edge and a velvet-lined border, typical of 19th-century portrait displays.
Silas Eastham, Portrait of a Woman and Baby, c. 1855, ambrotype with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.1.12

Portrait of a Woman and Baby

Silas Eastham · c. 1855 · ambrotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2019.1.12