Untitled (Boy)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Boy)

Entry/Object ID

2022.119

Description

A young boy with side part and short hair sits for the camera. Oval presentation. Vignette.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Ambrotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Paper note

Location

Loose

Transcription

Uncle John / Berkaw, (brother / of Jacob S. / Berkaw,) He / told me this / was his picture / as a child / L.M.B. 10/31/68

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 25, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case brown, wood covered with tooled leather, verso of case has material surface loss; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat heavy green corrosion; black spinal tape; plate/image heavy oxidation; two intact clasps. CONSERVATION