Untitled (Stereoscope: Man)

Name/Title

Untitled (Stereoscope: Man)

Entry/Object ID

2021.618

Description

Two daguerreotypes of a middle aged man in oval stereo mat, side by side, in a stereoscope size fitted case.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1839 - 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embossed, Makers Mark

Transcription

Masgher's Improved Stereoscope Philada. Patent March 6th, 1862

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 26, 2022

Examined By

Sandra Dorros, Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Case brown wood covered with embossed paper; liner good condition; brass preserver intact; brass mat good condition; glass has white spots; brown spinal tape; clasps two intact.