[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Three daguerreotypes of pairs and trios, incl. a group of distinguished men.

Quarter plate daguerreotype portrait of three gentlemen seated together. The subject at right wears a top hat and beard, and is shown in profile, while the other two men look directly at the camera. (Light tarnish to edges.) Housed in full case. -- Quarter plate daguerreotype of a middle-aged man and woman, possibly husband and wife. The woman is holding what appears to be a cased image in her hand. Housed in full case, fully separated at hinge. -- Half plate daguerreotype portrait of a man seated at center, with two women standing behind him. (Image a bit dark, but details still visible.) Housed in full case.

Together, 3 daguerreotypes.

Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Three daguerreotypes of pairs and trios, incl. a group of distinguished men.

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