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Daguerreotype of a Child Posed with a Rare Optical Viewer

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A pair of postmortem daguerreotypes of young children, comprising: : [EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A pair of postmortem daguerreotypes of young children, comprising: Sixth plate portrait of a young girl posed with her head resting on a pillow. (Some spotting to plate with

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Six Original Rare Daguerreotype photographs 1800's: Six Daguerreotype photos. Stunning works of early photographs produced on a silver or silver-covered Copper plate. Depicted here are a) Baby; b)Two Sons and a mother; c) Elderly Couple; d) Three Broth

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Littlefield, Parsons & Co, 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype, In Rare Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case, Ca. 1: Littlefield, Parsons & Co, 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype, In Rare Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case, Ca. 1850, H 4.75" W 6" Depth 1" | The visible image measures H 3 1/4" x W 4 3/8". The case measures H 4.7

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Lot of 4 post mortem 19th century photographs of: Lot of 4 post mortem 19th century photographs of children. 1) Octagonal daguerreotype of a child in white dress. Case 3 1/4 x 3 3/4in. Spots on photo. 2) Small ambrotype of a baby with tinted cheeks.

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WOMAN NURSING BABY DAGUERREOTYPE: Sixth plate. Excellent example of this rare genre! The mother looks content and the infant is certainly being nurtured. The daguerreotypist carefully arranged the lighting, and the mother cooperated b

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EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY: Forty-three daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tintypes in album and cases,: EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY: Forty-three daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tintypes in album and cases, depicting men, women, and children in 19th C. garments, one memento mori, including: four daguerreotypes of

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Daguerreotype of a Child Posed with a Rare Optical Viewer

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An intriguing sixth plate daguerreotype capturing a child posed with a rare mother of pearl optical viewer, meticulously designed to magnify images. The viewer, crafted with intricate mother of pearl detailing. This remarkable image offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of art, science, and technology during the early days of photography.

Description of the Daguerreotype and Optical Viewer:

In this daguerreotype, a child is depicted with curiosity and fascination as they stand with the rare mother of pearl optical viewer. The viewer, adorned with delicate mother of pearl embellishments, is designed to magnify images placed on a platform below the magnifier. The glass has been replaced by a larger daguerreotype in the viewer to illustrate how it would work, showcasing the ingenuity and craftsmanship of this exceptional artifact.

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Daguerreotype of a Child Posed with a Rare Optical Viewer

Name: Daguerreotype of a Child Posed with a Rare Optical Viewer
SKU: 176341784
Price: 1700 USD
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