Untitled (Man in Wide Brimmed Hat)

Name/Title

Untitled (Man in Wide Brimmed Hat)

Entry/Object ID

2021.677

Description

A young man sits at a small round table covered with a flower patterned cloth. He wears a white jacket and black cross tie. On his head is a round, wide brimmed hat. (A new style in the 50's.) His arms are crossed and a black cloth covers his legs. Unusual.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 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

Brown case wood covered with tooled leather; red velvet liner; brass preserver intact; brass mat heavy corrosion; glass mild white spots; black spinal tape brittle and torn; plate/image good condition; two intact clasps