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Dapper Young Man with Hand Tinted Backdrop 1850s Daguerreotype Photo in MOP Case

$ 52.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Subject: Figures & Portraits
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Region of Origin: US
  • Original/Reprint: Original Print
  • Antique: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Photo Type: Daguerreotype
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Date of Creation: 1850-1859

    Description

    1850s sixth plate daguerreotype photo of a dapper young man seated in front of a beautifully hand tinted, cloudy sky, wooded backdrop with a column on the right. The oxidation at the periphery has also produced some beautiful colors. The sitter is ID'd on a piece of paper inside the case as "Joshua H. Morris." Archival reseal. Includes original cover glass inside the case. Housed in a beautiful mother-of-pearl "Momento" case with a separated lid.
    * CONDITION: Very Good+++ to Excellent with no scratches, wipes, etc. Very small and light oxidation spot in the sky area. Case is Very Good+ with a detached lid.
    * SIZE: Sixth plate.