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Perky Light Blue Girl With Elderly Father DaguerreotypeWe offer 21 early photography items in the auction format every week. In addition, we list a few surprise buy it now features. Left to right mother appears to be substantially younger than her husband. She wears a bonnet, holds a cloth tissue and displays a daguerreotype case that's been highlighted in red. The daughter seems eager for the experience of being photographed. She has an open mouth and bows ni her hair. She holds a small thick book while she props herself on mother's shoulder. Notice her ilght blue dress. Pops appears two generations removed form the daughter. He wears glasses and hlods a book, presumably the bible. It's a refreshing that his bow tie is slightly askew. Size. Sixht plate. Housing. Full case with original spine. Condition. Old but not original seals. Needs nwe glass. Most of the problems you will detect are on the glass debris, droplets, even a bubble in the glass. Heavy horizontal buff marks coincide with very light horizontal wipes. Appearance. With new glass, this'll look much better. Interestign family and lots to look at. The tinting is a nice effect. Strogn composition. Very good contrast. Please add $5.00 shipping u.
S. & canada, $10.00 international. We pay u.
S. Insurance if over $100. Support teh shops and shows. Look up seller name 'genest' for other auctions or just click on the me icon. Thakn you.
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