Portrait of an architect at his desk

People:

Unknown (photographer)

Title:

Portrait of an architect at his desk

Date:

after 1845

Form:
photographs

Quantity / Object type:
1 photograph(s)

Technique and media:

Daguerreotype

Dimensions:

composition (visible image; nonpareil): 6,6 x 5,4 cm plate (approx.): 7,5 x 6,25 cm case: 10,1 x 9,2 x 1,4 cm

Reference number:

PH1986:0450

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

Composition is housed within a metal case which has embossed leather pads on front and verso of the case, leather is embossed with a floral motif. Image plate is housed under a decorative gold coloured mat and preserver. A red velvet pad lines the interior, non-image half of the case.

Inscription:

inscribed - typescript on small piece of paper, behind glass, l.l.; "Cone, Artist"

Subject:

portrait

Subject Descriptive Terms:

portrait

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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