Untitled (Man)

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.159

Description

A stately bearded young gentleman is photographed in front of a painted backdrop. He is seated and rests his left hand on a table. He wears a black coat with velvet collar, a white vest and chin collar shirt and a patterned tie. A clear and well balanced image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1858

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 26, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case brown, wood covered with embossed paper; green velvet liner; brass preserver missing; brown spinal tape, brittle; glass pitting; two intact clasps.