Portrait of an Elderly Man

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Portrait of an Elderly Man

Entry/Object ID

2020.125

Description

Seated with a large book in his lap, short sideburns, deep wrinkles around mouth

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Subject Place

City

Momence

State/Province

Illinois

* Untyped Subject Place

United States

Continent

North America

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Artist

Chicago Photographic Copying House

Role

Printer

Artist

Fraser, C. D.

Role

Dealer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

on cover

Transcription

D-36

Type

Inscription

Location

typed on a loose piece of paper underneath image

Transcription

C.D. Fraser Dealer in Water Colors, Crayon and India Ink, Momence, Illinois. Copying House Chicago, Ill.

Material/Technique

Ink

Dimensions

Dimension Description

1/6 plate, oval

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Accessories

Accessory

Case

Notes

lined with blue velvet

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition Type

Break

Parts

Case

Notes

cover: no longer attached