Asking the Point

Artist Taylor (American)

Dateca. 1850

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4742

InscribedThe mat is stamped "Taylor" in the lower left

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DescriptionA 1/4 plate dag. housed in a wooden framed hanging tray with a deep purple pressed leather covering embossed with a patterned finish, and gold tooling on the rails. There is a green paper liner, and what used to be red velvet covered card stock retainers. There is a brass pin and ring in the top rail for hanging on a wall.

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