Fireman

Dateca. 1855

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (quarter): 4 1/4 × 3 1/4 inches (10.8 × 8.26 cm)
Case (open): 4 5/8 × 7 3/8 × 3/8 inches (11.75 × 18.73 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 4 5/8 × 3 3/4 × 5/8 inches (11.75 × 9.53 × 1.59 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.554

Signednone

Inscribednone

MarkingsOn plate verso, on modern paper tape, in pencil: "NO PLATE MAKER'S MARKS / 400-114-97 / COVER GLASS REPLACED, SEALED W/FILMOPLAST P-90TAPE 7-24-2001 GSW KANSAS CITY MO"

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DescriptionImage of a man wearing a uniform with gold stars around collar and fringe on the shoulders. His hat is tall with a wide brim and the front reads "Douglas 4". This hand-colored quarter plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a case with a Vase with Fruits and Flowers motif and embossed red velvet liner.

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