Anonymous women
Subtitle: lost & found
By: Laura Davidson
Publisher: Laura Davidson
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Boston, Mass.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Women in art; Women; Portraits; Vernacular photography; Memory in art; Found objects (Art); Miniature books; Specimens
Notes: "This is a limited edition folio of nine hand-colored drypoint prints based on tintype portraits of women on Magnani Pescia paper. These tintypes were found at various flea markets, and antique shops with piles of other portraits of unknown people. After bringing them to my studio, and having them on my walls for years, they became part of a group once again."--Artist's website, viewed Nov. 8, 2013.

"The covers of the folio are two tintypes sewn together with a ribbon spine and marbled end pages. The title page and text on the reverse side is written with ink. The text refers to the identities of the women being lost to the passage of time. The box is made from walnut, and holds a small silverpoint drawn title. The edition is 12 copies from 2011."--Artist's website, viewed Nov. 8, 2013.

Loose original drypoint prints, hand-colored, based on tintype portraits of unknown women. Bound in portfolio with tintypes as covers. Issued in a wood box (11 x 8 x 3 cm).