Portrait of a Man

Name/Title

Portrait of a Man

Entry/Object ID

2020.426

Description

arms crossed over chest, dark hair with patches of white, large sideburns

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gurney, J.

Role

Photographer

Studio

189 Broadway, NY

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

stamped into metal "J. GURNEY 189 BROADWAY N.Y."

Dimensions

Height

4-5/8 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Format: oval Plate size: quarter

Condition

Notes

Case: hinge has been taped with electrical tape overall good condition, Image: faded - dark areas becoming transparent