Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Dr. Bazileel / Bezaleel Pumphrey Wells, who was born in Virginia or West Virginia.. after that I found some conflicting info, once source saying he fought in the Civil War. I am sure of the ID, though, because of the included slip ("Uncle Dr. Bezaleel Wells") and because I have another photo of his parents Alexander and Rhoda Pumphrey Wells.
Dag is undamaged with original seals in place. It's in a full case though the covers are barely holding on by a small piece of leather... don't be surprised if the covers detach completely while I'm packing this, or before...
Dag is undamaged with original seals in place. It's in a full case though the covers are barely holding on by a small piece of leather... don't be surprised if the covers detach completely while I'm packing this, or before...