Untitled (Man and Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.15

Description

An early image of a seated, seemingly cultured, young couple. They are intently focused on the photographer. They have the appearance of being upper class and educated. He wears a pinky ring and checked cravat. She is dressed in black silk taffeta, white collar and gold brooch at the neck.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1840

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 29, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Brown case tooled leather, poor condition; case hinge detached; red silk liner worn; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion; black spinal tape brittle and torn; plate/image blued-back opaque staining on outer edge