Untitled (Elderly Man and Woman—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.363

Description

A seated elderly couple. The white haired husband wears light colored day vest and jacket, holds an ivory topped walking cane in his left hand and secures his hat on his knee with his right hand. His grey haired elderly wife appears to be dressed in a shantung light colored dress, black lace day cap and shawl. She wears a prominent gold cross at her neck. She holds a small bouquet in her left hand and has her right hand entwined through her husband's. Unusual window and tree background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

11 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Whole (Euro); approximately 8 x 6-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Frame: black plastic over wood ornate wall frame, wall mounted, frame distressed, inherent overall, especially at corners; mat: Passe partout gold mat, black/gold line mount; glass: fingerprints, residues, abrasions, scratches, grime overall; plate/image: light oxidation light brown opaque staining at bottom edge