[MILITARIA - EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ANSON, photographer. Sixth plate daguerreotype of a young naval ensign with an anchor on his cap. New York, NY.

Seated portrait of a youthful mustachioed seaman sporting his double-breasted coat and holding his cap featuring a wide gold bullion band and anchor insignia. Gold elements boldly highlighted on plate. (Some punctures and chemical discoloration spots to plate, heavy oxidation to mat; resealed.) Housed in a fully separated pressed paper case (split at spine, surface damage/wear) with velvet pad marked with Anson's 59 Broadway address. Mat also stamped for Anson, with same address.

Early Photography Collection of Jules Martino, Silverton, Oregon

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[MILITARIA - EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. ANSON, photographer. Sixth plate daguerreotype of a young naval ensign with an anchor on his cap. New York, NY.

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