Daguerreian Society Annual Benefit Auction

Pair of sixth-plate daguerreotypes of a husband and wife.

The man is posed in front of a dramatic background showing a large ship sailing by him on the left and a smaller ship heading off into the horizon on the right. There are choppy waves below and a hint of blue sky above. We assume this gentleman was of the sea, most likely a captain. His wife is posed in an elegant black gown with a cape draped just below her shoulders. Her heavy fabric collar has a great a beehive design. Her finger is tucked inside a sixth-plate black lacquered mother of pearl case. The images are housed in a beautiful unusual floral full leather case.