April 17, 2024
Excellent Daguerreotype Man from Dubuque Iowa
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This sixth plate daguerreotype is a standing pose of a man, he is identified on a slip of paper placed in the back of the case as, "William E. Greathead, DuBuque Iowa, February 26, 1859". This is one of the later dates I've seen for a daguerreotype, most photographic artists having switched to ambrotypes long before then. He is a very common fellow, and I like him for that. One thing of note is hard to see in my pics but is clearer in person, that is he has a front pocket hand sewn onto his trousers, the stitching is clearly visible below his left forearm. The image is in excellent condition with some spotty tarnish but no wipes or scratches, case is excellent too with only minimal wear. The vertical lines visible in the picture are creases in the folding cloth backdrop such as a travelling photographer would use. Very nice daguerreotype, unusual standing pose and with an ID and date.Buyer in continental U.S. pays $5.00 for packing and shipping, to be sent via Priority Mail. Winning bidder will receive an email invoice once the auction ends. Insurance is optional and based on selling price, we are not responsible for lost or broken items that are uninsured. Payment through Paypal is preferred, check or money order are also accepted, due within 10 days of auction closing. If you are mailing a check or money order, please send me an
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