[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 10 half and quarter plate daguerreotypes of single sitters and pairs.

Half plate seated portrait of a woman wearing a large bonnet and a large shawl, sitting on a sculptural metal studio chair with floral motifs. (Light spotting, light contrast in certain areas, heavy spotting to mat; resealed.) Housed in a half leatherette case. -- Quarter plate portrait of a couple, the man wearing an intense expression and an oversized bow tie. (Minor imperfections; retains portions of original seals.) Housed in a fully separated pressed paper case. -- Quarter plate vignetted bust portrait of a young lady with a freckled complexion. (Light tarnishing to edges, few spots, spotting to mat; resealed.) Housed in a push-button case (some separation to corners). -- And 7 others, including one half plate portrait and 6 quarter plate portraits. Some housed in half or separated cases. Conditions vary. -- Together, 10 daguerreotypes.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 10 half and quarter plate daguerreotypes of single sitters and pairs.

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