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Lot 75
Sale 5209 - Holiday Sale
Dec 13, 2011
5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$300 -
500
Lot Description
Two early images of infants early to mid 19th century
The first, an uncased sixth plate ambrotype with embossed brass mat depicting mother holding baptized infant; writing on glass reads, "My mother...," the rest obscured. The second, a half-case, sixteenth plate daguerreotype with embossed brass mat showing infant seated in spindleback chair; together with a two-part cotton baptismal outfit comprising a top with a "V" shaped lace insert and a cotton skirt with pleating and eyelet border, possibly worn by each child in the images.