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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 »
1840s ARMED MILITIA MAN WITH COCKADE AND “JG” HAT INSIGNIA
This sixth plate daguerreotype dates to the early or mid-1840s, having a simple octagonal mat and glass with no frame or “preserver.” It is also housed in simple leatherette cast with embossed… (1138-1929). Learn More »
SUPER CLEAR MEXICAN WAR ERA DAGUERROTYPE OF A DAPPER 1st INFANTRY LIEUTENANT
This wonderful sixth plate daguerreotype shows a youthful infantry first lieutenant in a half-length pose, likely seated though no chair is visible, casually leaning an elbow on a table with cover. He… (1138-2010). Learn More »
$2,950.00
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STRIKING SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF AN AMERICAN MILITIA DRUMMER
This is an intensely interesting daguerreotype dating about 1852-55. It has all the clarity and contrast that you expect in a good daguerreotype and uses a dark background cloth to emphasize the… (2021-789). Learn More »
DOUBLE UNION CASE WITH ONE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MAN & BOY
Case shows an embossed floral border with central image of a little girl holding a basket. Hinges and clasps are fully functional. Case is meant to fit two eighth plate sized images. Right side shows… (P14086). Learn More »
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 »
DOUBLE QUARTER PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A FAMILY
Left half of the split leather case holds a nice clear image of a hefty, late middle-aged man in a dark suit and vest with a white shirt and dark bowtie. Image is very clear but does have some faint… (P14084). 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 »
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 »
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 »
$95.00
Originally $125.00
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 »
$80.00
Originally $95.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MOTHER & DAUGHTER
Early image shows a waist up, seated view of a mother and daughter. Mother is wearing a dark colored silk dress, white scalloped collar with brooch and white cap. Well-dressed daughter is wearing a… (611-411). Learn More »
$85.00
Originally $95.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF YOUNG LADY WITH SHAWL & CHOKER
Early image, circa 1850, shows a waist up view of a young lady wearing a dark colored dress with white dark colored shawl and beaded choker necklace. Image is clear with good contrast. Oxidation has… (611-413). Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $48.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF OLDER LADY
Early image, circa 1850, shows a waist up view of an older lady wearing a dark colored dress with white fichu and cap. Image is clear with good contrast. Oxidation has occurred on plate. Image comes… (611-394). Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $48.00
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 »
$40.00
Originally $48.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MAN WITH FLORAL VEST
Early image, circa 1852, shows a waist up view of a well –dressed bearded man wearing a dark colored frock coat, floral printed silk vest and plaid silk cravat. Image is clear with good contrast.… (611-407). Learn More »
$40.00
Originally $55.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF MAN & WOMAN
Early image, circa 1850, shows a waist up, seated view of a man and his wife. Man is wearing a dark colored frock coat, vest, white shirt and cravat. Woman is wearing a dark colored dress with white… (611-406). Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $45.00
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 »
$40.00
Originally $65.00
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 »
$150.00
Originally $225.00
SIXTH PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF YOUNG LADY WITH BOOK
Early image, circa 1848, shows a waist up view of a young lady wearing a printed dress with trim on the sleeves and white collar. She wears a large ribbon tie with brooch that has been highlighted by… (611-404). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
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