Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.224

Description

A 3/4 image of a French gentleman dressed in black and holding his top hat in his lap. Oval image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Transcription

351338833

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat only

Height

5-1/4 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter (European); approximately 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Passe partout gold and cream paper mat with outlining; no preserver—matted; glass white spots, pitting, scratches; plate/image light oxidation, opaque staining on outer edge, mild brown oxidation left edge at center.