Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.37

Description

A fashionable young gentleman. He is seated in a carved chair. He has short hair over his ears and wears a high chin collar and what appears to be a gold stick pin in his black silk cravat. A well taken, centered and professional image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Chase

Date made

circa 1858

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

lower right corner

Transcription

CHASE

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

3 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 23, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case tortoise shell with mother of pearl inlay; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat heavy green corrosion; brown spinal tape; plate/image oxidation, black opaque staining; one intact clasp.