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Manufacturer: Photographer unknown
Daguerrotype of a young couple in excellent condition. Size "sixth plate" 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" overall case size 3 1/8" x 3 5//8". Daguerrotype Case has one area 2/8" at bottom, left corner missing, barely noticeable, other corners show "rubbing" from use. Bound edges intact. Highly embossed metal. Two clasps are original, intact.
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| There is minor rubbing where the latch enters the clasp.I nside left is a deep burgandy velvet fabric that appears to have had the ornate design somehow "impressed" into it. Right side photo of the couple is surrounded in a gold colored metal, photo is oval. She has earrings, 2 floral buttons & belt design that are "colored" a gold color. Two of his shirt buttons are also slightly colored. They are wearing rings, he has his arm around her, unusual for this era. They are formally dressed he is wearing a vest and bowtie. She is holding something, perhaps a handkerchief. Photograph photographica pictures old portraits daguerrotype |
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