Sisters

Artist Root's Gallery (American)

Dateca. 1850

MediumDaguerreotype

DimensionsPlate (quarter): 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches (10.8 x 8.26 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.4801

InscribedEmbossed studio name & address "Root's Gallery, 140 Chestnut St. Philad'a" On Velvet Liner

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DescriptionTwo young sisters posed holding hands. Housed in a full leather case with "Root's Gallery, 140 Chestnut Street, Philad'a." embossed on the velvet pad.

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