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Azel P. Ladd
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Azel Parkhurst Ladd (1811-1854). Ladd was the Wisconsin state superintendent of public instruction in 1852. Oval-framed quarter-length portrait, facing near profile to the right. Hand-coloring on cheeks.
1852
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WHi 109569
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Dr. Daniel Derendorf. Quarter-length portrait, facing forward. He is wearing a suit, cravat, and stand collar, with sideburns, and his hair in a slight topknot. Hand-co...
Darwin Clark
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Quarter plate daguerreotype. Waist-up portrait of Darwin Clark, dressed in suit coat, waistcoat, and tie. Hand coloring on cheeks.
Judge Christopher S. Wood
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Sixth plate daguerreotype. Waist-up portrait of Judge Christopher S. Wood. Wood fought with General Simon Kenton. Hand coloring on cheeks.
Unidentified Man
1865
Ninth plate daguerreotype of unidentified man. Bust portrait, facing forward and torso slightly left. He wears a suit and cravat around a stand collar. Hand-coloring on cheeks.
Charles Stuart Foster
1854
Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of Charles Foster of Monroe, Wisconsin, in suit, vest, tie and stand collar. Hand-coloring on cheeks.
Frederick J. Starin
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of Frederick J. Starin. Half length portrait, facing forward with right forearm on table, wearing suit and tie with collar turned down, and chin whiskers. Hand-coloring on...
