Benjamin Helsing

Artist Professor Wade (American)

Date1849

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches (8.26 x 6.99 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4726

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Description1/6 plate daguerreotype in case with enclosed note: "Benjamin Helsing, taken Canal Dover, Ohio, September 20, 1849, by Professor Wade in 8 seconds PM." Image is of a man seated next to a table, (his top hat on table).

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