Two Men with Watches

Artist Unknown

Dateca. 1855

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.594

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DescriptionImage of two men wearing suits with top hats. They each hold a pocket watch and sit next to one another with their legs crossed. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a full leather case embossed with flowers in a circle motif.

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