American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ROOT, Marcus A. (1808-1888), photographer. Irregular half plate daguerreotype of a lovely woman with embellished handbag. Philadelphia, PA: ca 1840s-1850s.

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ROOT, Marcus A. (1808-1888), photographer. Irregular half plate daguerreotype of a lovely woman with embellished handbag. Philadelphia, PA: ca 1840s-1850s.

4 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. daguerreotype. (Very good clarity and contrast, minor spotting.) Housed under a hand-drawn paper mat in full, leatherette case (separated at hinge, wear and some surface loss to hinge, corners, and edges of covers). Velvet mat stamped, "Root's Gallery / 140 Chestnut St. / Philada."

A striking portrait of an elegant woman, her cheeks lightly tinted pink, wearing a plaid dress adorned with a lace collar. She holds a small, embellished handbag in her lap. Two books rest on the table beside her.

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Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

[email protected]513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ROOT, Marcus A. (1808-1888), photographer. Irregular half plate daguerreotype of a lovely woman with embellished handbag. Philadelphia, PA: ca 1840s-1850s.

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ROOT, Marcus A. (1808-1888), photographer. Irregular half plate daguerreotype of a lovely woman with embellished handbag. Philadelphia, PA: ca 1840s-1850s.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ROOT, Marcus A. (1808-1888), photographer. Irregular half plate daguerreotype of a lovely woman with embellished handbag. Philadelphia, PA: ca 1840s-1850s.