Slightly damaged portrait of a man sitting in profile but looking straight at the camera

Slightly damaged portrait of a man sitting in profile but looking straight at the camera. He wears a white shirt. No backdrop. Location: Tamil Nadu, Karaikudi, Vasen Studio. Date of original material: [1955-56]. Size of original print/negative: 3 ½ x 2 ½ inches (2B). Format of original material: Glass plate black and white negative.