The Temperance Pledge

Artist Unknown

Dateca. 1848-1850

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.585

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DescriptionImage of a young man in plaid vest, sitting next to a bottle and glass, and holding a book with his index finger pointing up. This sixth plate daguerreotype is housed in an oval brass mat inside of a leather covered case with a red silk liner. The case depicts a bird and grape vine motif on the lid.

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