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Daguerreotype

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-267928

Description

Image of Lord Mansion in Kennebunkport, Maine. White house with five chimneys and a cupola surrounded by trees. White fence and street in foreground. Child stands in front of fence. Brown leather case with floral design; red velvet interior with floral design. Two hook closures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

daguerreotypes (photographs)
glass (material)
leather
metal
velvet (fabric weave)
wood (plant material)
Daguerreotype
Architectural photography
Daguerreotype

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2003.35

Reference Notes

similar daguerreotype probably taken at the same time

Places

Kennebunkport (York county, Maine)
Maine (United States)

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