Untitled (A Young Man)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (A Young Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.408

Description

A handsome, clean shaven young man with hair combed high into a wave center of forehead (Balbo style). Crisp white shirt. He wears his honor society key on a long black cord. Clear image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 23, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case: brown; liner: red velvet, very worn; brass preserver: intact brass mat: mild corrosion, apparent good condition; glass: residues, abrasions; spinal tape: green; plate/image: tarnished heavily, oxidation light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge brown spots overall; clasps: two intact.