[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 3 daguerreotypes featuring folk art portraits of male and female subjects.

Quarter plate daguerreotype of a painted portrait of a man holding some kind of gold-highlighted item, likely a watch on a chain. A tasseled curtain is depicted behind him to the right. (Light spotting, some other imperfections and overall fading to plate, no preserver present; resealed with transparent tape.) Housed in a leatherette case. -- Sixth plate daguerreotype of a painted portrait of a woman wearing a blue-tinted dress and brooch with avian design, holding a large book or other object with gold-highlighted detail. (Spotting, tarnishing, and other imperfections to plate; original seals.) Housed in a half leatherette case.) -- And one other quarter plate example housed in a Union case. -- Together, 3 daguerreotypes of painted portraits of male and female subjects.

Early Photography Collection of Jules Martino, Silverton, Oregon

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 3 daguerreotypes featuring folk art portraits of male and female subjects.

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