[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 19 pairs of sixth plate daguerreotype portraits of couples, 38 images in total.

A pair of portraits featuring an older, full-figured couple, the man wearing a large top hat and the woman wearing a floral bonnet and holding a pair of spectacles in one hand. (Few imperfections, minor tarnishing, else very clear.) Housed together in a Union case with scroll design (some nicking/minor chipping, soiling). -- A pair of portraits of a middle-aged couple, the woman holding a fine woven lidded basket with handles in her lap. (Some significant tarnishing and other spotting/imperfections, some spotting to mats.) Housed together in a fully separated pressed paper case (split at spine, significant surface wear, discoloration, and spots of loss). -- And 17 other pairs. Many in fully separated cases, a few housed in Union cases. Conditions vary. -- Together, 19 pairs of sixth plate daguerreotypes.

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

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 19 pairs of sixth plate daguerreotype portraits of couples, 38 images in total.

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