Daguerreotype of a Woman Breastfeeding

Daguerreotype of a Woman Breastfeeding

Daguerreotype of a Woman Breastfeeding

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Rare & Important 1/6 plate Daguerreotype of a Woman Breastfeeding, leather case, some imperfections that can be improved with restoration. A fine a rare Daguerreotype. Only two known similar images exist but neither as provocative and direct of a pose. Please make sure to see our other items including Lot 3 1/2 plate ambrotypes of the William Mason trains The Phantom & The Nymph and Lot 4 The ruby ambrotype of James Frederick Bullock and his dog (cousin of Alexander Bullock, Governor of Massachusetts, 1866-1868).

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Daguerreotype of a Woman Breastfeeding

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Estimate $5,000-$7,000May 29, 2006

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