Lot 15.  Bogardus's Headclamp

Sixth plate daguerreotype of child standing by table, by Abraham Bogardus. With applied tinting in several colors. Housed in a full case with imprint for "Bogardus Daguerreotypes / 229 Greenwich / Cor. Barclay St. N.Y."

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On closer observation we can see that a minder in light-colored dress is likely crouching behind the sitter, with the fingers of one hand visible steadying the child's head on right.


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