Clown

Dateca. 1850-1855

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 3/4 × 6 3/8 × 3/8 inches (9.53 × 16.19 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.53 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.90

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DescriptionImage of a man standing with his hands on his hips. He is dressed in a full body costume, including a small cap that is covered with large dots. His face is painted with exaggerated eyebrows and triangles on his cheeks. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a case with a Medallion of Three Roses motif and an embossed red velvet liner.

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