This antique 1850s Daguerreotype photo of a Victorian gentleman comes in half of a 1/6 plate (2¾x3¼") wood composite case. The case is 3¼x3¾x½'' overall. The front door is missing. The hallmark is that of Samuel H. Peck, a daguerreotypist active in New Haven from 1844. This date matches the registration of his patent for a famous polishing clamp for daguerreotype plates. Later, Peck was in partnership with Scovill Manufacturing Co. There are a couple of light scuffs and wear on the exterior of the case. The image is not sealed. Please see photos.
