Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.141

Description

A powerful image of a seated, stern, gentleman. His haircut seems remarkably modern. He wears a white shirt and white bow tie. He looks directly into the camera.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

5 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: half

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 25, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case brown covered with tooled leather, case verso loss on upper right edge; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion; brown spinal tape, brittle; plate/image light tarnish; two intact clasps.