Untitled (Boy)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Boy)

Entry/Object ID

2022.232

Description

A young French boy with direct gaze, dressed in black with white lace collar and cuffs. Pin at neck. Bracelets on wrists. Original seal. Needs new glass due to fogging.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

A.Calvet

Studio

5 Rue Me'nilmontant 5. Paris

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Verso

Language

French

Translation

Colored Daguerreotype by A.Calvet, Professeur.... Lessons for amateurs

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat only

Height

5 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter (European); approximately 4 x 3-1/4 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Ruby/black, gold mat passe partout wall mount case; glass scratches, abrasions, pitting, residues; brown spinal tape torn; plate/image oxidation, heavy staining on outer edge; glass and mat taped together