Daguerreotype of a Seated Man

Made:
circa 1850
maker:
Unknown

Giant Daguerreotype portrait of a seated man, arm resting on a pile of books, taken by an unknown photographer about 1850. In large gilt frame, 2'5" x 2'1".

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1934-649
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), silver plated, wood (unidentified), plaster and gold leaf
Measurements:
overall: 737 mm x 635 mm 7.8 kg
type:
daguerreotype
credit:
Hibbert, L.J.