Portret van een onbekende vrouw c. 1840 - 1860

This daguerreotype, "Portret van een onbekende vrouw," was created by the artist Quinby around 1840-1860. The image features a woman, possibly a middle-aged housewife or an elegant young woman, dressed in fashionable attire of the era. The detail in the woman's attire, specifically the frilled collar and bow, suggests the daguerreotype was created during the 19th century, a time when portraiture was gaining popularity as a way to capture and preserve likeness. The portrait is framed with a simple, yet elegant gold frame, typical of the era's artistic sensibilities, and is currently housed within its original case.