Lot 15

Lot 15

Classic sixth-plate daguerreotype of a grandma posed with her grandson. Their expressions are identical and it’s hard not to smile at the somewhat dumbfounded look on their faces.  Still, we are sure this was a truly cherished image especially for the lad in later years. Grandma wears a cool plaid top with a traditional dark skirt and black lace gloves. It looks like a mourning pin at her collar and possibly of her husband in the past. The blonde-haired boy wears an outfit that we have often seen. The plate is in very good condition with bright tones and nice contrast. There are some mat marks on the perimeter. We have resealed it with a new glass. It is housed in a nice full “Intertwined Stars”, Berg 4-38, with a butterfly velvet mat and a repaired hinge.

Opening bid $40