Untitled (Man and Woman)

Photograph

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Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Man and Woman)

Entry/Object ID

2022.25

Description

An oval presentation of a young husband and wife. They are seated and the husband rests his hand on the chair back beside him and on which his wife is seated. She is well groomed in black silk, white lace collar, black lace fingerless gloves and gold earrings, pin, necklace, and bracelet. He wears a white shirt and black barrel knot cravat. Unique case.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Dimension Notes

Plate size: quarter (3.25 x 3.25)

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 29, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Green velvet case worn/poor condition; green velvet liner; brass preserver intact; glass breaks, crack across surface; plate/image light tarnish; one intact clasp