Dentist with Tools in Open Case

Dateca. 1850

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 3/4 × 6 9/16 × 5/16 inches (9.53 × 16.67 × 0.79 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 1/2 inches (9.53 × 8.26 × 1.27 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2005.37.78

Signednone

Inscribednone

MarkingsOn plate verso, on paper tape, in pencil: "Double A. Gaudin Hallmark / Removed original seals, Replaced / cover glass. Resealed W/P-90 MDM 11/02"

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DescriptionImage of a seated man displaying his tools in an open box with keys hanging from the lock. He's wearing a suit with a patterned bow tie and his cheeks are colored a rosy hue. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a case with The Delicate Roses variant motif and an embossed purple velvet liner.

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