Daguerreotype probably by Elliot & Fry

55x120mm red Morocco leather case with two latches. Lined with plain red plush. rectangular gilt mat with rounded top corners. No frame. Picture bound only on two sides. 65x90mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of gentleman seated by table. Top hat and book on table. Bookcase in background. Edges slightly tarnished.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/DC20
type:
daguerreotype and cased image
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford