Untitled (Man)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man)

Entry/Object ID

2022.154

Description

An oval presentation of a seated young gentleman. He has short hair that curls above his side burn, and sports a full chin beard. He wears a black jacket, black vest, white shirt with chin collar and black cross tie. A professional image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Gurney, J.

Studio

349 Broadway

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamped in mat

Location

Mat

Transcription

Lower right corner: J GURNEY / 349 BROADWAY

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: half

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 26, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case brown wood covered with embossed paper; burgundy velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mild good condition; glass white spots; plate/image light oxidation; glass residues; one intact clasp, push pin. Image in relatively good condition.