Untitled (Man and Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.330

Description

A seated young wife and husband. She wears a white bonnet , knitted lappet, and black velvet over coat. The tall bearded husband is seated slightly angled toward photographer and wears checked pants and a very tall black top hat.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); approximately 4 x 4-3/4 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Black wood covered rounded corner wall frame, surface loss at bottom left corner; Mat: cream/gold line paper mat, mat loose in frame; Passe partout mount; glass: scratches, abrasions, grime; plate/image: heavily tarnished, oxidation.