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CASED DAGUERROTYPE SILHOUETTE OF LADY
Silhouette portraits were very popular in the mid-18th and 19th centuries. They were an inexpensive means to recreate one’s image or likeness. It was an accurate self-representation that could… (P14155). Learn More »
SIXTH-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF WOMAN IN NICE “UNION” PHOTOGRAPH CASE
This is a 1/6 plate daguerreotype photograph in a “Union” hard case. The thermoplastic case is in excellent condition. Two brass hinges and catch all in good order. Both halves of hard case match… (1043-258). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF TWO YOUNG BROTHERS
Early image, circa 1853, shows a waist up, seated view of two brothers. Both boys are wearing dark colored frock coats, vests, white shirts and cravats. Image is clear with good contrast. Light… (611-399). Learn More »
$32.00
Originally $40.00
DAGUERREOTYPE OF FATHER AND CHILD IN UNION CASE
Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young man in a dark suit with high white collar holding an infant in his lap. The child wears a light dress and a white bonnet. Image is very clear and despite a few… (611-397). Learn More »
$120.00
Originally $150.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF LADY
Early image, circa 1850, shows a waist up view of a lady wearing a dark colored silk dress with wide white lace collar. She wears a large brooch which has been highlighted by the photographer. Image… (611-396). Learn More »
$32.00
Originally $40.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & GROWN SON
Early image, circa 1848, shows a waist up view of an older lady wearing a light colored dress with white collar and cap. She is holding a small book in her hand. Seated next to her is her son who is… (611-392). Learn More »
$120.00
Originally $150.00
1/16th PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF YOUNG MAN
Image shows a waist up view of a young man with dark hair. He is wearing a light colored frock coat with white shirt, dark colored vest and cravat. Oxidation has occurred on image, mainly on… (611-390). Learn More »
$75.00
Originally $95.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF WOMAN
Early image shows a waist up, seated view of a stern looking woman. She is wearing a dark colored silk dress with trimming on the sleeves and white collar with square brooch. Her dark hair is in a… (611-409). Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $80.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MAN, MARKED ENNIS GALLERY, PHILADELPHIA
This is a bust view of a man who is wearing a dark colored frock coat, vest and white shirt with cravat. Some light oxidation has occurred on edges of the image. Image is clear and has good… (516-229). Learn More »
$180.00
Originally $225.00
NINTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF LADY
Early image shows a waist up view of a lady wearing a silk dress with ruffled pagoda sleeves and wide lace collar. She wears a large brooch, ear bobs and ring that have been highlighted by the… (2022-277). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & CHILDREN
Image shows a three-quarter view of a lovely lady sitting between her daughter and son. Mother is wearing a dark colored dress with white collar and chemisette. Daughter on left is wearing a printed… (2022-312). Learn More »
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF LADY
Image shows a waist-up view of a lady. She is wearing a dark colored silk dress with fringed trim on the sleeves, white collar and light colored ribbon tie. Image is clear with good contrast. Shows… (2022-306). Learn More »
QUARTER PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER WITH CHILDREN
Image shows a seated view of a mother with her three children. Mother is wearing a dark colored dress with white collar, undersleeves and ear bobs. Two daughters are wearing light colored dresses and… (2022-271). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE GENERAL LUNSFORD LINDSAY LOMAX AS A WEST POINT CADET IN DAGUERREOTYPE BY ANSON CA. 1854/55, EX-BILL TURNER COLLECTION
Formerly in the collection of Virginia collector and dealer Bill Turner this ninth plate cased daguerreotype by Rufus Anson of New York City is extremely clear, nicely cased, has a mat showing the… (1138-1905). Learn More »
VERY NICE UNION CASE WITH 1/6 PLATE DAG OF TWO GENTLEMEN
Image is a daguerreotype of two young gentlemen seated side by side. One man has his arm wrapped around the other’s shoulder. They both wear dark suits, white shirts and large bowties. The bowtie of… (P14091). Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $95.00
FULL PLATE DAGUERROTYPE OF A FAMILY GROUPING
Circa mid-1850s. Image of family grouping—seated grandparent, standing parents, two young girls on each side, w/grandfather holding baby. All well-dressed in the middle-class styles of the time.… (P14168). Learn More »
$350.00
Originally $550.00
THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES! IMPRESSIVE HALF PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY WHITEHURST IN A WONDERFUL WHITEHURST CASE
This image is not only mounted with a Whitehurst marked mat, but has a full thermoplastic figural case with a purple velvet facing pad embossed with a large eagle flourishing a ribbon reading “J.H.… (1138-1799). Learn More »
HALF-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF JOHN MARSHALL JONES - 7th U.S. INFANTRY, CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG, KILLED IN ACTION AT THE WILDERNESS
This wonderful half-plate daguerreotype shows then lieutenant John Marshall Jones in uniform, seated third from left, with three men in civilian garb. Jones holds his 1839 pattern officer’s forage… (1138-1785). Learn More »
MILITARY NINTH-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY REES WHILE WORKING IN NEW YORK CITY
Charles Rees is best known among collectors for his military portraits in Confederate Richmond, but he worked in New York City from 1852 to 1854 and this is a very nice portrait of one of New York’s… (1138-1887). Learn More »
DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862
This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was… (1138-1808). Learn More »
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