Untitled (Man in Top Hat)

Name/Title

Untitled (Man in Top Hat)

Entry/Object ID

2021.669

Description

Young man poses in an unusually tall top hat. He wears a loosely tied black tie and has pinked cheeks.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-5/8 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 26, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Red velvet liner; brass mat heavy corrosion; glass white spots; brown spinal tap; plate/image light tarnish, light brown staining on outer edge; pitting; two intact clasps