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Antique Early Daguerreotype Photo of a Man 1/4 Plate from MA 1840s P655

$ 65.73

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Reprint: Original Print
  • Photo Type: Daguerreotype
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Color: Black & White
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Region of Origin: US
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1850
  • Subject: Figures & Portraits
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Antique: Yes
  • Framing: Matted & Framed
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7")
  • Date of Creation: Pre-1850

    Description

    Antique early daguerreotype of a man. 1/4 plate size, almost, the plate measures 3 7/8" x 3 1/8", and the plain oval matt is 2 7/8" x 2 1/4". Found in a Rockport MA estate, but he wasn't identified. He looks either concerned or dubious about the whole thing. A very clear image! I took various photos of it, and some have reflections, and one just to show you what happens if the light isn't just right- you can't really see it. I didn't try to pry him out, so I don't know if there's a photographer's label in there or not. The case has a little wear around the corners, and the hinge has wear. There are some speckles, I think that's behind the glass. And a little tarnish around the edge.