Mexican War Officer

Artist John Plumbe (American, born Wales, 1809 - 1857)

Dateca. 1846-1848

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (half): 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches (13.97 x 11.43 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.420

InscribedMaker's ID On Matte Maker's ID Inside bottom of case

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DescriptionImage of a uniformed man with an artillery sword held in his left hand. This half plate daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat with maker's mark and is inside of a full leather case.

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