Portrait of unidentified, serious looking young woman, Paris, France

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Mystery Question

Was this a young Parisian woman who immigrated to Canada?

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Creator

Gaudin, A., Photographer

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

A formal portrait of a stylishly dressed, unsmiling young woman seated in a chair. She may be holding a book or picture frame in one hand.

Notes

This appears to be an undated daguerreotype. There is a small stamp or hallmark on the bottom left hand corner of the photograph which is difficult to decipher. The word "Double" appears above a lamb with a cross behind it and the number "40" is to the right. Below is the name A. Gaudin. A similar stamp was found through internet research for daguerreotype hallmarks: http:archfoto.tripod.com/hallmark.html. The information from this site suggests that this is the hallmark for A.(Antoine) Gaudin & Bro. 9 rue de la Perle, Paris for brothers Marc Antoine Gaudin (1804-1880) and Alexis Gaudin. The site describes the hallmark as a lamb(Agnus Dei) between 2 crescent moons,and the silver content indicated in this case by "40".
Unfortunately, there is no indication as to the date acquired to London Public Library's London Room photograph collection. There are no clues to the young woman's identity.
The map shows the street address in Paris, France.

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