Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.163

Description

A half length image of a young gentleman with receding hair line. He is lightly bearded and in black attire with a white chin collar shirt.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1855

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case cover only, no back cover

Height

6 in

Width

5 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: half

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 26, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case cover missing, wood covered with embossed paper; case hinge detached; brass preserver intact; brass mat heavy green corrosion; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation, staining on outer edge; two broken clasps. Corrosion spot on plate above his head.