Untitled (Man and Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.23

Description

A horizontal image of a frontal, seated wife and husband. She wears long black ribbon ties draped down either side of her neck. Her gown has fringed skirt and sleeves. The husband is attired in white vest and black necktie. Both have their hands folded in their laps.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Ambrotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth; horizontal orientation

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 29, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Brown plastic case; burgundy velvet liner, worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion; plate appears to have a long residue line across male figure; one intact clasp