Untitled (Military Officer—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.326

Description

A seated, serious, middle aged, chin bearded military officer in uniform with his sword between his legs. His arm rests on a table next to his hat. Detailed image.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

8 in

Depth

1 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Half (Euro); approximately 6 x 5-1/2 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Black wood covered wall frame, cracks, scratches and abrasions overall, severe crack at lower right corner; Passe partout, gold mat, dark faux tortoise mount; glass: scratches, abrasions, pitting, residues; plate/image: heavy oxidation.