[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 20 sixth plate daguerreotypes featuring young boys and groups of siblings.

Seated portrait of a pair of boys, likely brothers, posed with their hands on each others' legs. (Some spotting and specks to image; remnants of original seals present.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (separation to edges, surface wear). -- Seated portrait of a pudgy young boy wearing a plaid shirt. (Some spotting to plate, few light scratches and some wiping, spotting to mat and preserver; unsealed.) Housed in a half leatherette case (heavy wear throughout). -- And 18 others, many without full cases. -- Together, 20 sixth plate daguerreotype portraits of children.

19th-20th Century Historic Photography Collection of Dr. Joseph T. Pollock

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 20 sixth plate daguerreotypes featuring young boys and groups of siblings.

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