[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A group of 2 sixth plate daguerreotypes of men smoking and drinking.

Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of three men. (Tarnishing and scratching to plate, with oxidation spots to mat; unsealed.) Housed in a half leatherette case (significant surface wear). Three young men pose casually, with one leg crossed over the other, wearing hats and smoking cigars. -- Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of three men. (Oxidation and tarnishing throughout plate, with heavy oxidation to mat; unsealed.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (surface wear throughout). Three gentlemen pose in suits and top hats, the center subject holding what appears to be a bottle in his hand. -- Together, 2 daguerreotype portraits of male companions.

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American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A group of 2 sixth plate daguerreotypes of men smoking and drinking.

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