George Smalley Thwing

Artist Unknown

Dateca. 1850

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4598

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Description1/6 plate daguerreotype in full leather case. Note pinned to inside of case reads: "My brother/George Smalley Thwing/born in Durhaue, Maine/died in Soldier's House/Springfield, Ill./Was soldier in Civil War/was injured and received/a pension" Image of young boy.

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