Untitled (Boy)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Boy)

Entry/Object ID

2022.60

Description

A charming image of a young boy of 4 or 5 years of age. He is seated facing the camera directly with his hands resting in his lap. He has curls and pink cheeks. His long jacket has gold buttons and a gold belt buckle.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 24, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case wood covered with tooled leather; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion; black spinal tape; plate/image oxidation, opaque staining on outer edges; two intact clasps.