1/6 Plate Daguerreotype Boy Standing on Chair Holding Toy Sword - SEALED 36th Illinois wearing dark makeup

wearing dark makeup

large in size

by Texas photographer

60 of which are young men and boys

There is some light surface wear

1/6 Plate Daguerreotype Boy Standing on Chair Holding Toy Sword - SEALED 36th Illinois wearing dark makeupSixth plate daguerreotype of a little boy standing on a chair, holding what looks to me like a toy sword over his shoulder I think I see a guard where his hand is gripping. Possibly a member of the Piktin Slocum family of New York Pennsylvania. Dag is in half of a case with its original seals still intact. The underside of the glass is a bit dirty but the plate looks to be in excellent condition. Cleaning it will improve the sharpness and clarity.