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The chemical transition of silver-plated copper into a mirror-like image.

The portrait features a young girl seated in a formal, static pose characteristic of the technical limitations of the time, which required subjects to remain perfectly still. 5423290_050.jpg

You can view the full record and high-resolution details of this artwork through The Met's Open Access Collection. The chemical transition of silver-plated copper into a

inches), it was a common size for family keepsakes and was usually protected behind glass in a decorative leather or thermoplastic case. Archival Significance inches), it was a common size for family

The intricate lace, fabric textures, and styling of children's clothing in the 1850s.

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 filename typically refers to a high-resolution image of "Young Girl" (c. 1850) , a hand-colored quarter-plate daguerreotype held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City . Historical Context