Brother and Sister

Dateca. 1849

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4677

InscribedTitled/Dated March 1849 "Mr. O. Myrick, M. M. Myrick, twins, taken March 1849." Inside Case Written in pencil inside case in pencil

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DescriptionImage of a seated man and woman; the woman's head is resting on the man's shoulder. This sixth-plate daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a leather covered case which is embossed with a delicate rose motif and a red velvet liner embossed with an oak leaf motif.

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