Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.68

Description

An oval image of a seated man. He has a very modern short hair cut. This and his lighter colored contrasting pant color indicate a later time period. He has a prominent watch fob chain showing and he appears to be startled. White background.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth; oval

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 24, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case wood covered with tooled leather, oval; red velvet liner; plate/image oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge, in good condition; one intact clasp, push button.