Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2021.633

Description

Beautiful early male portrait study. Finely attired gentleman with special pin at his neck

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Shew, WM (William)

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

W.Shew L.L.C. San Francisco L.R.C.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: quarter

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 26, 2022

Examined By

Sandra Dorros, Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Brown case wood covered with embossed paper; red silk liner, good condition; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; brown spinal tape; plate/image light tarnish; mild pitting; two intact clasps