From Wheeling Virginia
SOLD 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".
A brilliant, detailed plate. The rich white background varies from pure white to a slightly bluish tint.
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