Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.73

Description

A portrait of a seated gentleman. He wears checked pants, a light vest and a long day coat. His left hand rests on his hip and his right holds his gloves. He has long sideburns and mustache and sits erect and confident. A clear image in an early mat.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1840

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

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case black wood covered with tooled leather and mother of pearl inlay; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; plate/image oxidation, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; fingerprints, accretion; one intact clasp, push button.