Untitled (Two men)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Untitled (Two men)

Entry/Object ID

2022.230

Description

An image of two seated men who belong to a society for Prussian soldiers. Gentleman on left has his hand to his heart and wears chain honor society "key". Man on right mimics hand position from the left. He and man on his right display a large book with an emblem between them. (match with 2022.223 Stelberg souvenir) plate mark present

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

1871

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Verso

Language

French

Translation

Souvenir of Hubert Stelberg a soldier Prussian 1871 2 June do not forget

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat only

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Quarter (European)

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 20, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Passe Partout wall mount, fancy pressed gold mat, faux tortoise/gold line mount, bubble caught under top right corner area; brass preserver intact; brass mat mild corrosion; glass pitting, residues, scratches; plate/image light brown oxidation at bottom edge.