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Sierra Blanca San Luis Valley, Colorado

Series TitleFrémont-Carvalho Project

Artist Robert Shlaer (American, born 1943)

DateMarch 18, 1997

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2015.67.51.31

SignedSignature engraved on plate verso: "© R. Shlaer 725"

InscribedEngraved on plate verso: "Sierrra Blanca-San Luis / Valley / March 18, 1997 / Frémont-Carvalho Project"

MarkingsOn plate verso, lower right, in pencil: "final / many passes / 725"; On plate verso, left edge, in pencil: "Book #77 / /12- 3/18-2 G"

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DescriptionQuarter plate uncased daguerreotype. Landscape image of tufts of grass, row of prickly bushes, and mountains against clear sky.

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