Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.210

Description

A seated older man wearing white pants, checked vest and tall black top hat. Holds spectacles ? in hand. Image taken from above vantage point.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

ink

Location

Verso

Transcription

Azzieu Szqaol jele oj oolette [French, Arabic?]

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat only

Height

5 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter (French); approximately 4 x 3 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Passe Partout wall mount, gold/black; no preserver—mat only; glass white spots, residues; plate/image oxidation, light brown, opaque staining on outer edge, especially bottom edge.