Tailor Ironing

Dateca. 1848

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 5/8 × 6 1/2 × 3/8 inches (9.21 × 16.51 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.21 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.562

Signednone

Inscribednone

MarkingsOn modern paper seal, plate verso, in pencil: "cleaned + resealed as originally sealed / "Scovills" Platemark, Nov 30, 1978 / Boston D Lolody [?]"

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DescriptionImage of man pressing down on a piece of fabric with a large iron. The iron has a rectangular base and bent metal handle. The man is wearing a long sleeved shirt with a vest and wide tie; his hair is parted on the side and covers his ears. This sixth plate daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat without preserver inside of case with a red satin liner.

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