Two Boys "Fighting"

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 number2005.27.66

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DescriptionImage of two boys, one seated and one standing. They appear to be pretending to fight as they each hold up a fist. This sixth plate daguerreotype is housed in a decorative brass mat with nonpareil opening.

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