Daguerreotype In Embossed Morocco Case 'Vase With Fruits and Flowers'

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
circa 1856
photographer:
Unknown

95x118mm red Morocco leather case embossed both sides with bowl of fruit and flower design. Gold leaf around edges. Two latches. Lined with patterned red plush. Rectangular plain gilt mat with fluted edges. Patterend pinchbeck frame. 70x93mm daguerreotype three quarter length portrait of middle aged gentleman wearing naval uniform. Slight tinting.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/DC41
type:
daguerreotype, cased image and hand coloured
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford