[EARLY PHOT.]. 2 daguerreotypes of attractive subjects, incl. father with children & young woman.
Sale 1252 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography Online
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Nov 30, 2023
Lots Close
Dec 11, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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600
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$315
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Lot Description
[EARLY PHOT.]. 2 daguerreotypes of attractive subjects, incl. father with children & young woman.
Quarter plate daguerreotype of a father with two daughters, each wearing earrings and a locket highlighted in gold. Possibly a mourning image based on the mother's absence, but this cannot be confirmed. (Light tarnish to edges, strong clarity and contrast.) Housed in a full pressed paper case (some surface wear). -- Quarter plate daguerreotype of an attractive young woman wearing a black dress adorned with a lace collar as well as earrings, a brooch, and multiple rings highlighted in gold. It is difficult to confirm, but there appears to be a slight bulge on her neck, suggesting that she may have a goiter. However, this cannot be confirmed. (Few light scattered spots, very strong clarity and contrast). Housed in a full pressed paper case (some surface wear). -- Together, 2 beautifully posed quarter plate daguerreotypes of attractive subjects.
Early Photography Collection of Jules Martino, Silverton, Oregon
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