Untitled (Elderly Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.360

Description

A seated elderly gentleman. He has short greyingn hair and long white side burns. He wears white shirt and tie, black jacket and striped grey pants.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: 3/4 (Euro); approximately 5-1/2 x 7 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black gesso over wood ornate wall frame, wall mounted; mat: Passe partout, gold mat, faux tortoise/gold line mount; plate/image: tarnished heavily, oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge.