With a Long Coiled Whip
SOLD September 2006 |
Intriguing sixth plate daguerreotype of a man holding a very long coiled whip, anonymous American ca. 1855. Housed as found in a full period case, the numeral "21" and perhaps something further written into the front pad in black ink.
Plate has areas of spotting scattered over the surface as shown, focus on the coiled whip is soft. Nevertheless, it remains a fearsome implement. I hope he was not a slave-catcher.
The velvet surround in case around the image has been partially removed at left and bottom.
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