Untitled (Diptych: Man and a Woman, and Boy and a Baby)
Entry/Object ID
2022.71
Description
A diptych set taken at distance of a seated husband and wife in the left image, and an oval image of their young son and his baby brother in the right image. The husband and wife are tall and lanky. He is fully bearded and wears a gold chain and ring. His wife is dressed in black silk and wears a black cap with an unusual black tassel. Exotic looking.The young son is dressed in a full piped top and full sleeve outfit with a checked tie. He encircles his baby sibling who is dressed in a white outfit.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Ambrotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1860
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Paper note
Transcription
Great grandfather Haveris & grandfather Edgar
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Plate size: sixth
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Aug 24, 2022
Examined By
Jacqueline Cabrera
Notes
Case black, plastic; brass preserver intact; brass mat heavy dark spots on both mats; plate/image oxidation, childs' plate oxidation outer edge; one intact clasp.
