Untitled (Man and Woman)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man and Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.161

Description

A 3/4 pose closely focused image of a seated wife and husband. She wears a traditional white day cap, but also a different patterned neck tie. Husband is in traditional black day coat, black vest and tie. He hold his spectacles in his lap.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1845

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

6 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: half; horizontal orientation

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Aug 26, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case brown wood covered with embossed paper; purple velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition with residue at edges; brown spinal tape; plate/image tarnished heavily, oxidation, brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; mat residue; two intact clasps.