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William Cowden:
From Wheeling Virginia
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William Cowden: From Wheeling Virginia


From Wheeling Virginia

Opening: $150
Hammer Price: $150
SOLD
Skylight Gallery 25
September 2007

Sixth plate daguerreotype of a gent ca. 1850 by William Cowden, Wheeling, Virginia. Housed in a half case, with paper label on mat signed "Cowden, Wheeling, VA".   ( Inventory# ib769 )

A brilliant, detailed plate. The rich white background varies from pure white to a slightly bluish tint.

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