American Historical Ephemera and Photography

Lot comprised of 7 sixth plate daguerreotypes of women, most housed in full or half cases, with one example lacking a case.

Highlights include: Portrait of a woman seated with her flutina and a stack of books on the table beside her. She wears a serious expression, with her hand positioned on the side of her face (overall very good, with strong clarity and contrast). Housed in leatherette case (surface wear). Modern label accompanying image indicates that it was acquired in Raleigh, NC. -- Portrait of a gaunt-looking woman seated in a rocking chair, holding a book in her hands. A quilt covers the back of the chair (tarnish to edges). Housed in leatherette case (surface wear). -- Hand-tinted, seated portrait of a woman looking directly at the photographer, holding a book in her hand (contrast a bit weak, light tarnish to edges). Housed in green leatherette case (some surface wear). Modern label accompanying image indicates that it was acquired in Allentown, PA. -- 4 portraits of young women holding or seated next to a table with books. -- Together, 7 sixth plate daguerreotypes. Conditions vary.