Portrait of an Elderly Man

Photograph

2020.427

seated, white hair, wearing large top hat, holding a cane, curtain behind man, gold chain to pocket watch visible

Daguerreotype

Unknown

Photographer

circa 1840

sticker on verso of case "#12"

4-9/16 in

3-3/4 in

11/16 in

Plate size: quarter

Case: hinge has been repaired, white tape around edge of glass visible Image: excellent condition