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2 Daguetteotypes I got at a Yard sale

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Daguerreotypes11 of 38Half Plate American Chamfered Box Daguerreotype Camera c. 1850Mascher Stereo Daguerreotype Viewer with Original Image Pair, c.1853
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    Posted 8 years ago

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    Here are 2 Daguetteotypes I got at a Yard sale paid 5 bucks a piece for them good deal you think I wish i could find more deals like this it was the same yard sale that i got the vise from can't wait till spring for more yard sale

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    Daguerreotype 1/4 plate twins with their husbands 1850s
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    TWO 1/6 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPES, FATHER W/ SON + MOTHER W/ DAUGHTER, IN DOUBLE CASE
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    Fine Daguerreotype of Handsome Man in Jaunty Pose
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    DAGUERREOTYPE - 1/6 PLATE MAN & TOP HAT - IN WILLIAM SHEW CASE MAKER CASE 1840'S
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    Daguerreotype 1/4 plate twins with their husbands 1850s
    Daguerreotype 1/4 plate twins with ...
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    1. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Good price.

      Neither is a daguerreotype. The group shot looks to be a tintype. The girl is probably an ambrotype (halo ring).

      The girl dates from mid 1850s- 1865. The other image looks to be later (clothing) and may not have been cased originally.

      scott

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