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Layer-cake formations, Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Series TitleFrémont-Carvalho Project

Artist Robert Shlaer (American, born 1943)

DateJanuary 30, 1996

MediumDaguerreotype

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

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2015.67.51.94

SignedSignature engraved on plate verso: "© R. Shlaer 628"

InscribedEngraved on plate verso: "Layer-cake formations / cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef / National Park, UT / Jan. 30, 1996 / Frémont-Carvalho Project"

MarkingsOn plate verso, upper left, white label with red pen: "XIX 94"; On plate verso, lower right, in pencil: "1/25"; On plate verso, bottom, in pencil: "4"; On plate verso, lower left, in pencil: "8"

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DescriptionQuarter plate uncased daguerreotype. Tall, layered rock formation on hill.

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