A 3/4 portrait of a seated French man. He wears a light colored vest and pants. Has watch fob chain and a determined expression. His right arm rests on the side of a chair and he holds a round object?. He seems to have an object beneath his vest. A pistol and powder?? Unusual.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Daguerreotype
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
circa 1850
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Mat only
Height
6 in
Width
5 in
Depth
1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Plate size: Quarter; approximately 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches
Condition
Reason for Exam
Inventory
Date Examined
Oct 20, 2022
Examined By
Jacqueline Cabrera
Notes
Passe partout black/gold mount; no preserver—matted; glass scratches, abrasions, pitting, residues; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation
