Figure 1.-- Here we see the opened dag case. Clck on theimage to see the outside of the case. /i>

Daguerreotype Photographer: The Portrait

The portrait is a stunning Daguerreotype. The boy seems to be rather serious. Most subjecs sitting for dags seem serious. This was largely because of the long exposure times required and the need to remain montionless. He is sitting in a chair which helped maintin the pose. His face and hands are tinted and his pants may also be tinted. The seem to have a lavender hue. His elbow rests on a tablecloth that is tinted in blue. This Dag is sharp and has exceptional contrast. Dags of course were mounted in cases. Unfortunately unless the family left a note in the case, which was not common, there was not way of identifying the individual for fiture generations. The case is 2 3/8 by just under 3 inches and the actual Dag is about 2 inches by slightly under 2 1/2 inches. The case is complete with its single latch assembly and is apart at the hinge.







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