Lot of 3 daguerreotypes, each approx. 4.5 x 5.5 in., housed under mat in original wood frame, 12.25 x 13.5 in. An attractive trio of formal daguerreotype portraits that appear to be related, possibly representing engagement photographs of the betrothed couple, the group of young men in the wedding party, and an aged, bespectacled woman that may be the bride or groom's mother. Provenance:Eugene R. Groves Collection of 19th Century Photography Condition: Not examined outside frames. Each frame with some surface scratches. Couple: sharp, with strong clarity and contrast. Minor tarnish along perimeter of plate. Bottom edge of plate appears to be scratched. Group of four young men: sharp, with strong clarity and contrast. Minor scratches visible along top edge of plate. Minor tarnish along perimeter of plate. Aged woman: sharp, with strong clarity and contrast. Minor tarnish along perimeter of plate. Few minor scratches along bottom edge of plate.
Lot of 3 daguerreotypes, each approx. 4.5 x 5.5 in., housed under mat in original wood frame, 12.25 x 13.5 in. An attractive trio of formal daguerreotype portraits that appear to be related, possibly representing engagement photographs of the betrothed couple, the group of young men in the wedding party, and an aged, bespectacled woman that may be the bride or groom's mother. Provenance:Eugene R. Groves Collection of 19th Century Photography Condition: Not examined outside frames. Each frame with some surface scratches. Couple: sharp, with strong clarity and contrast. Minor tarnish along perimeter of plate. Bottom edge of plate appears to be scratched. Group of four young men: sharp, with strong clarity and contrast. Minor scratches visible along top edge of plate. Minor tarnish along perimeter of plate. Aged woman: sharp, with strong clarity and contrast. Minor tarnish along perimeter of plate. Few minor scratches along bottom edge of plate.
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