John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

PORTRAIT OF A SEATED ELDER WOMAN, c.1847-1855. Sixth plate monochromatic daguerreotype portrait, the sitter with hands clasped and a lace bonnet, with plain arched top brass mat, side-hinged, red morroco case and photographer's gilt embossed stamp, 433 West Strand address verso, case spine cracked and in need of repair.