Untitled (Man and Woman)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.148

Description

A beautifully dressed young husband and wife pose for the camera. They are actively engaged with the photographer. Both are seated. She rests her left elbow on a table. She wears gold earrings and a pin on her white lace cravat. He has short hair.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Keenan

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embossed on velvet

Location

Liner

Transcription

KEENAN / 248 SOUTH SECOND ST / PHILADa

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 25, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case brown wood covered with tooled leather; camel brown velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild green corrosion dark spots; brown spinal tape; plate/image oxidation, light brown, stark streak; two intact clasps.