1/4 daguerreotype of an important looking man wearing a top hat with an extra wide band, possibly a crepe mourning band. On the table next to him is a book or ledger.
On the pad is "Taken by HELIA", a hard to find photographer who operated out of his traveling daguerrean wagon.
Dag is in overall very good condition with tarnish ring and light tarnish, and a corrosion spot at the very top of his hat. There are a few tiny mat abrasions within the tarnish ring.. no swipes or scratches in the main viewing area.
Housed in a rare country scene case that has separated covers and one missing clasp, otherwise VG.
Boxed shipping.
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