Antique 1⁄6 plate daguerreotype photograph (2¾" x 3¼") featuring a seated mother beside a young child wearing a plaid dress. A strong double portrait with direct expressions from both sitters, housed in a pressed/composition wood case with an unusual pinwheel-style center design surrounded by geometric ornamentation.
This example retains its clasp, and the spine remains intact. The image is housed behind an early preserver mat. The portrait shows scattered dust, wipes, spotting, and age-related surface wear consistent with the format. There is also a haze/residue area visible near the lower right portion of the plate.
The package appears to have been resealed long ago, likely using an early clear tape or cellophane-style material around the edges. Not museum-perfect, but stable and still presenting well overall.
The interior velvet pad remains present with attractive embossed decoration and strong red coloration. The exterior case shows expected edge wear and handling marks from age.
Overall, a visually striking mother-and-child daguerreotype with an uncommon compressed wood case design and solid display presence.
This example retains its clasp, and the spine remains intact. The image is housed behind an early preserver mat. The portrait shows scattered dust, wipes, spotting, and age-related surface wear consistent with the format. There is also a haze/residue area visible near the lower right portion of the plate.
The package appears to have been resealed long ago, likely using an early clear tape or cellophane-style material around the edges. Not museum-perfect, but stable and still presenting well overall.
The interior velvet pad remains present with attractive embossed decoration and strong red coloration. The exterior case shows expected edge wear and handling marks from age.
Overall, a visually striking mother-and-child daguerreotype with an uncommon compressed wood case design and solid display presence.
