Untitled. (Cigar maker)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2021.675

Description

Young man with a turban style hat has a long rolled cigar in his mouth. He wears a working smock. His hands rest on a container and another rolled cigar. A very clear and interesting occupational image of cigar maker.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: sixth

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Jul 26, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Red silk liner, worn; brass preserve intact; brass mat mild corrosion; brown spinal tape (slightly loose w/lifting at top edge); plate/image heavily tarnished, blue-black opaque staining on outer edge; one intact clasps