[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 21 sixth plate daguerreotypes of teenagers and adolescents.

Seated portrait of a haughty-looking teenage young lady sitting at a table surmounted by what appears to be her upturned hat. (Some tarnishing to edges, occasional spotting to plate; few remnants of original seals.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (heavy damage and separation throughout). Inside of case with pencil inscription reading, "By J. D. Wells / Northampton Mass / July 1854." -- Seated portrait of an adolescent young man wearing what appears to be a watch chain. (Significant tarnishing to edges, some light spotting to plate; original seals.) Housed in a half pressed paper case (significant surface wear). -- And 19 others, many without full cases. -- Together, 21 sixth plate daguerreotypes of young men and women.

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

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 21 sixth plate daguerreotypes of teenagers and adolescents.

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