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.