Self-portrait

Artist Henry E. Insley (American, 1811 - 1894)

Dateca. 1850

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4753

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Description1/6 plate daguerreotype. Image is a self-portrait of the artist (in profile); his arm resting on back of chair.

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