Untitled (Man and Two Boys)

Name/Title

Untitled (Man and Two Boys)

Entry/Object ID

2022.147

Description

An image of a father and his two young sons dressed in military style jackets. The father is seated at a paisley shawl covered table, open legged and holding a walking cane. There is a book on the table. Closest son to father has his left hand on the father's shoulder. Father is bearded and all have short hair.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1855

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 25, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Case wood covered with tooled leather; red velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; plate/image light tarnish; two intact clasps.