Untitled (Man with Dog)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.361

Description

A young man, white shirt, black suit, tie, is seated and holds a long walking cane. Identified as Dr. Robert Day, he is sits beside his dog who rests on the cloth covered table. Early arch mat.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Transcription

DR ROBERT DAY Lymondham House Melton Mowbray

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

11-1/4 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Plate sizer: Whole (Euro); approximately 8 x 7 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Frame: black gesso over wood ornate wall frame; mat: Passe partout, gold mat black arch mount; glass: scratches, abrasions, residues; plate/image: oxidation, corrosion spots overall