Untitled (Two Boys—French)

Name/Title

Untitled (Two Boys—French)

Entry/Object ID

2022.253

Description

A charming image of two young French boys. The younger in typical age related tunic outfit stands with his arm around the shoulder of the other who is older and seated. He wears white shirt, black jacket and watch fob chain shows. face tinting

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Approx. Plate size:5-1/2in. x 4-1/2in. Euro Half Oval black thermoplastic wall frame, gold bevel

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 21, 2022

Examined By

Jacqueline Cabrera

Notes

Brown plastic case; brass preserver intact, various corrosion spots overall; glass scratches, pitting; plate/image light oxidation