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Blackbirds in a tree on the divide between Cow and Walnut Creeks, Kansas

Series TitleFrémont-Carvalho Project

Artist Robert Shlaer (American, born 1943)

DateSeptember 17, 1997

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2015.67.51.6

SignedSignature engraved on plate verso: "© R. Shlaer 776"

InscribedEngraved on plate verso: "Blackbirds in a tree on the / Divide between Cow and Walnut Creeks / September 17, 1997 / Frémont-Carvalho Project"

MarkingsOn plate verso, white label with red pen: "II 6"

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DescriptionQuarter plate uncased daguerreotype. Image of blackbirds perched on tree limbs which appear to glow.
[Duplicate image #2005.27.4855]

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