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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, ohlds a cloth tissue and displays a daguerreotype case that's been highlighted in red. The daughter seems eager for the exeprience of being photographed. She has an open mouth and bosw in her hair. She holds a small thick book while hse props herself on mother's shoulder.
Notice her light blue dress. Pops appears two generations removed from the daughter. He wears glasses and holds a book, presumably the bible. It's a refreshing that his bow tie is slightly askew. Size. iSxth 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. Interesting family and lots to look at. The tinting is a nice effect. Strong composition. eVry good contrast. Please add $5.00 shipping u. S. & canada, $10.00 international. We pay u. S. Insurance if voer $100. Support the shops and shows. Look up seller name 'genest' for other auctions or just click on the me icon. Thank you. |
