Cheek-to-Cheek
SOLD October 2013 |
Sixth plate daguerreotype of mother and child in cheek-to-cheek pose, anonymous American circa 1852. Housed as found in a leather half-case with attached label and inscriptions dating image to 1852 and giving a family name of "Hammond".
Some abrasions and wipes, mainly around edges.
Color appears to have been applied to sitter's cheeks in red and child's dress in blue.
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