Augustus Washington Seated Woman Daguerreotype
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Augustus Washington
United States, Africa,19th Century
Depicts a young woman with dark hair piled on top of her head with a small smile gracing her lips. Washington was an American photographer and daguerreotypist born as a free man in New Jersey and later immigrated to Liberia. Washington is one a few African American daguerreotypists with a documented career.
Daguerreotype,Sight 2 3/4" x 2 1/4",Frame 3 5/8" x 3 1/8"
Case marked "Washington Gallery 136 Main St. Hartford" on verso.
From the collection of a Cumberland, Rhode Island gentleman.
United States, Africa,19th Century
Depicts a young woman with dark hair piled on top of her head with a small smile gracing her lips. Washington was an American photographer and daguerreotypist born as a free man in New Jersey and later immigrated to Liberia. Washington is one a few African American daguerreotypists with a documented career.
Daguerreotype,Sight 2 3/4" x 2 1/4",Frame 3 5/8" x 3 1/8"
Case marked "Washington Gallery 136 Main St. Hartford" on verso.
From the collection of a Cumberland, Rhode Island gentleman.
Condition
Minor areas of wear to image, some wear and discoloration around image, otherwise good condition.
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Augustus Washington Seated Woman Daguerreotype
Estimate $200 - $300
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