Original ninth-plate (1/9) daguerreotype of a little boy in its original pebbled leather, push button case.
Behind the image he is identified with the following note, written in pencil on the wall of the case:
Arthur Dana
January 30, '57
Abt 2 yrs, 4 mos
Taken by George Howe of Portland, Maine, whose studio name is stamped in the lower right corner:
G.M. Howe
Tarnish ring, otherwise excellent condition. The underside of the glass is dirty but the original seals are unbroken. Opening them and cleaning the glass will improve the image a lot. The case is complete, functional and intact but has some wear spots. It's about 3" tall when closed.
Behind the image he is identified with the following note, written in pencil on the wall of the case:
Arthur Dana
January 30, '57
Abt 2 yrs, 4 mos
Taken by George Howe of Portland, Maine, whose studio name is stamped in the lower right corner:
G.M. Howe
Tarnish ring, otherwise excellent condition. The underside of the glass is dirty but the original seals are unbroken. Opening them and cleaning the glass will improve the image a lot. The case is complete, functional and intact but has some wear spots. It's about 3" tall when closed.