Insley Family

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

Dateca.1848-1849

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (quarter): 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches (10.8 x 8.26 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.425

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DescriptionImage of a group - a man, a woman, and four children - seated closely beside one another. The child near the center holds the handle of a small wooden wagon. This quarter plate daguerreotype is housed in a brass-colored paper mat.

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