Boy on Bench with Book

Dateca. 1843-1847

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 5/8 × 6 5/8 × 3/8 inches (9.21 × 16.83 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 3 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.21 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.120

InscribedWith note bearing the inscription: "Ellery Miller - [Books?] / 1840[?] [Study?]

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DescriptionImage of a boy seated with a book on his lap. He rests his chin in the palm of his hand as he looks down with a furrowed brow. His feet are bare. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in an unadorned case with a green silk liner.

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