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Girl holding daguerreotype case

Artist Unknown
Dateca. 1855
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (ninth): 2 1/2 x 2 inches (6.35 x 5.08 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.4701
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Description1/9 plate daguerreotype of a girl, seated next to a small table, wearing a dark, satin dress. She is holding a daguerreotype case in her lap with one hand, her other hand is resting on the table. Image is housed in full case.
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