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Daguerreotype, hand tinted, Late 1840s to early1850s

 File — Box: 16, Item: 3

Scope and Contents

3 ¼ by 4 1/8 inches. Oriental veneer "book" case with mother of pearl inlay, hand painted cover. Case is broken along joint to spine. Spine is leather bound with the word "Token" inscribed on it. Case is plush lined. Engraved metal plate book clasp. Mat is brass and consistent in style with those made in the 1850's. Mat is inscribed with the name of the photographer, Emil Jacobs, and the initials of the city in which it was taken, New Orleans. This image is of an unidentified woman

Dates

  • Other: Late 1840s to early1850s

Extent

From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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