Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.67

Description

An oval frontal image of a young seated man. His short hair, more modern collar and tie, and contrasting pant color an indication of a bit later time. Close to a sixth plate size, British, White background crayon style.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embossed

Location

case rear

Transcription

M.son B. Brevond (?) 2003 $175.00

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth (approximately); oval

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 24, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

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