5423290_050.jpg May 2026

At The Met, this specific file number is associated with the museum’s digital preservation efforts. It serves as a scholarly resource for studying:

The "hand-colored" aspect is notable for its subtlety, using fine pigments to add pink hues to the girl's face and possibly gold accents to jewelry or details on her dress. Format: As a quarter-plate daguerreotype (roughly 5423290_050.jpg

The intricate lace, fabric textures, and styling of children's clothing in the 1850s. At The Met, this specific file number is