Daguerreotype

Photograph

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Daguerreotype

Entry/Object ID

2025.35.027

Description

Daguerreotype of young boy in case, 1/6th plate size. Young boy is seated wearing a three-piece suit and large black bowtie. Case and lid are still connected, with two hooks to closure. Embossed velvet inside of vase with flowers, and outside embossed leather of lily design. Age-appropriate wear.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Subject

Seated young boy

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Photograph

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1860