[MILITARIA]. ANSON, artist. Sixth plate daguerreotype of a 7th New York Militiaman.

Fine seated portrait of a middle-aged militiaman wearing his coat, crossed chest straps, white belt, fringed epaulettes, and rectangular belt plate. His shako with encircled "7" rests on the table beside him. (Some tarnishing to edges, few small scratches, spots, and other imperfections to plate; unsealed.) Housed in a pressed paper case (general wear throughout, velvet image holders separated). Brass mat stamped, "ANSON / 589 / BROADWAY."

Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey

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[MILITARIA]. ANSON, artist. Sixth plate daguerreotype of a 7th New York Militiaman.

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