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Daguerreotype

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

February 18, 1850

GUSN

GUSN-222382

Description

Simple mahogany vineyard frame daguerreotype of husband, wife and daughter with gold colored mat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

daguerreotypes (photographs)
wood (plant material)
copper (metal)
glass (material)
Daguerreotype

Inscription

"Feb 18th, 1850 Alma Field, Franklin Field, Manerra Field"

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/4 x 10 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Alma Duckworth

Accession Number

2004.1.20

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