Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.34

Description

An oval format portrait of a young man. He is seated at a table with his left hand resting atop a book on a table. He wears white shirt and black barrel cross tie and looks out somewhat uncertainly at the camera.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

3-1/2 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, cracks in areas, loss at all edges; worn red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild green corrosion; one intact clasp