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- 1850-1860 (Creation)
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1 daguerreotype photograph : black and white ; 7 x 6 cm, in leather case 10 x 8 cm
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Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
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Scope and content
Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait, image size 7 x 6 cm, depicting a mother seated sideways facing a child. Also seated, the child gazes at the camera while holding a pamphlet or chapbook in one hand and a pen or pencil in the other hand. The daguerreotype is framed by a pebble-textured mat and is housed in an original embossed leather carry case, container size 10 x 8 cm, with a clasp and hook closure and red plush pad inside the front cover. Unidentified photographer and subjects. Undated.
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Unrestricted access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Out of copyright. Able to be reproduced without permission. Please attribute the Fryer Library.
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- No linguistic content
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Fragile. Carry case separated at the spine.
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Parcel 1
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Created, Kymberley Doyle, 27-Aug-2024.