Untitled (Daguerrean tokens—two)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2021.445

Description

Daguerrean tokens—two

Photograph Details

Subject

Daguerrean tokens—two

Made/Created

Artist

Roots Gallery

Studio

140 Chestnut St., Philadelphia

Date made

circa 1839 - 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Engraving

Location

Token 1 (without patina)

Transcription

Lettered edge: M.A. ROOT'S DAGUERRIAN PHILADA.; Field: GALLERY / 140 / CHESTNUT / ST.

Type

Engraving

Location

Token 2 (with patina)

Transcription

Obverse—Laurel wreath surround; Field: PREMIUM DAGUERREOTYPES / AWARDED TO / ROOT & CO / FOR BEST; Reverse— Lettered edge: M.A. ROOT'S DAGUERRIAN PHILADA.; Field: GALLERY / 140 / CHESTNUT / ST.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Token dimensions

Diameter

1 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Nov 13, 2021

Examined By

Sandra Dorros

Notes

One token without patina; and one token with patina