Opening: $350 Hammer Price: $350 SOLD Skylight Gallery 36 October 2013

Sixth plate daguerreotype circa 1855, showing a father tenderly presenting his tiny offspring to the camera, by Henry McBride, Albany N.Y. Housed in a full leather case with leather-repaired spine. Inscribed in case behind image "H. McBride Artist 51 State St. Albany."   ( Inventory# id558b )

Image in superb condition and crisp detail, with touches of blush, red and pinpricking to father's tie pin.

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