Untitled (Man)

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.167

Description

A pristine image of a middle aged gentleman with receding hairline and long side burns. He wears a noticeable floral patterned vest. He views the photographer off to his right, and thus the right side of his comely face is highlighted. A professional image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

5 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: half

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 26, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case brown; burgundy velvet liner; brass preserver missing; brass mat heavy green corrosion; glass pitting; one intact clasp.