Untitled (Stone Sisters, Lincoln, MA) 1850

"Untitled (Stone Sisters, Lincoln, MA)" is a daguerreotype by John Adams Whipple, a renowned American photographer who documented the early years of photography. Created in 1850, the work captures five women, likely members of the Stone family, seated around a table. The daguerreotype is a testament to the emerging art form of photography in the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the lives of a middle-class family in the United States. The detail of the ornate frame highlights the early artistic and technical achievements of the medium.