Untitled (Men—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.347

Description

A dapper Frenchman is seated, 3/4 view . Short hair, mustache, polka dot neck scarf tie. His right elbow rests on a book on a table. He holds an ivory topped walking cane and wears an elaborate, wide, watch fob chain.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

MILLET

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Verso

Transcription

Daguerreotype MILLET Rue Montesquieu,6,....

Language

French

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

8 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); approximately 5 x 4 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black plastic over wood oval wall frame, wall mounted, abraded and inside oval /plate intersection; mat: Passe partout white mat, faux tortoise/gold line mount; glass: pitting, residues, abrasions; plate/image: oxidation, light brown, opaque staining on outer edge and some dark spots overall.