Untitled (Man—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.244

Description

A seated French man. He holds his checked scarf in his hands.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

1841

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Translation

Made in 1841 M.Aumont 28years old

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

6-3/4 in

Width

6 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Sixth (European); image unit approximately 5 x 4 inches; plate approximately 3-1/2 x 3 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Elaborate Gold ormolu frame with tan/black ink Euro mat; glass abrasions, scratches; plate/image tarnished, oxidation, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; image housing loose in frame.