Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.137

Description

A bust length image of an older man with short white grey hair. He looks to the right of the photographer. He is dressed in black coat and vest and white chin collar. Burgundy velvet liner and early mat clipped corners.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1840

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: half

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 25, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case black wood covered with embossed paper; purple velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat heavy green corrosion dark spots; glass white spots; black spinal tape; plate/image oxidation, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; pitting; one intact clasp