[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 18 sixth plate daguerreotypes of men with facial hair.

Seated portrait of a young gentleman with well-groomed but bushy sideburns, holding a straw hat in his lap. (Tarnishing to edges, some spotting and chemical residue to plate; unsealed.) Housed in a half leatherette case. Penciled note in case behind image reads, 'April 11th 1875 / T. Blakeley / Otego NY." -- Seated portrait of an older gentleman with a short but full white beard extending under the chin from ear to ear. (Tarnishing to edges, some spots and dust particles; unsealed.) Housed in a half pressed paper case. -- Seated portrait of a gentleman of possible mixed race, with slightly curly hair and a close-trimmed mustache and goatee. (Significant tarnishing and haloing to edges, image somewhat faded/light contrast, spotting/light weeping; retains original seals.) Housed in a half pressed paper case. -- And 15 others. Some housed in half and/or broken cases. Conditions vary. -- Together, 18 sixth plate daguerreotypes featuring men with facial hair.

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

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 18 sixth plate daguerreotypes of men with facial hair.

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