From Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 25 July 1997
About this Item
Sixth plate daguerreotype. Matted with preserver in original embossed leather case lacking the original velvet or plush pad inside the front cover. Image size approximately 3" x 3.25". Image is fine, front cover detached but present, and is thus good only. A wonderfully composed image of a seated young man with crossed arms and legs, wearing a miner's shirt, and with a gold necklace and gold chain. Subtle and tasteful pink tinting on his hands and face, and with the gold jewelry finely and tastefully highlighted. Inside of the case has writing that is likely a name and the notation "1.00" (presumably the cost of the dag), but it is covered by a light wash of varnish, and it is unclear to us what the name might be. Our date suggested by the mat and preserver on the dag. Typical gold mining portraits often displayed gold jewelry, and with the poser wearing a typical mining shirt. Seller Inventory # 588301
Bibliographic Details
Title: Daguerreotype of a Gold Miner, 1854
Publisher: [No place -California
Publication Date: 1856
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
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