Lot 74

Strong Boston Civil War cdv of a Lieutenant holding his hat in his lap. He poses perfectly for the photographer with a thoughtful gaze in his direction. This was captured by J.W. Black who, according to Craig’s Registry, learned the Daguerreian process from John H. Lerow, c. 1845. He operated as an itinerant Daguerreian in various Massachusetts towns before returning to Boston to work for L.H. Hale. At Hale’s gallery Black worked as a plate buffer probably in 1845. He also worked with L.M. Ives, and then J.A. Whipple, eventually forming a partnership that lasted until 1859. We haven’t been able to identify this soldier but possibly someone recognizes him and would share the information. It has a hint of wear as seen.

Opening bid $65