Happy Couple
SOLD March 2004 |
Half plate daguerreotype of a gent and his, perhaps, pregnant wife, anonymous American ca. 1855. Housed in half case, light applied tinting in blush.
A robust, healthy plate of a city-dwelling couple. The woman rests a hand above her stomach and may very well be pregnant. There are some teensy nick-like abrasions in the area immediately to left of woman, overall the plate is attractive, and in excellent condition.
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