Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.66

Description

An oval presentation of a man. He has short white hair and wears a day coat with a light colored vest. Later collar style and tie.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: quarter

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 24, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case wood covered with tooled leather, paper cache with mother of pearl inlay; case hinge loose (front panel) but secure; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation, blue-black opaque staining, large spots at top center and center.