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Thomas Beers
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of Thomas Beers, grandfather of Zona Gale Breese. Quarter-length portrait facing forward. He is wearing a wide collared suit coat and tie, and somewhat graying chin whiskers.
Unidentified Man
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of unidentified man. Waist-up portrait, facing slightly left, wearing suit, cravat, and stand collar. Sideburns extend below his ears.
William Beers
circa 1850-1859
Quarter plate daguerreotype of William Beers, facing foward, wearing dark suit and tie, and chin whiskers.
William Lamont
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of William Lamont, quarter length, facing forward, torso slightly left.
Patrick Henry Smith
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of Patrick Henry Smith. Waist-up portrait, he is facing slightly right, holding his lapel with his hand. He is wearing a plaid coat, vest, Cossack style winter hat, goatee...
Unidentified Man
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of an unidentified man. Half length portrait facing forward. He wears a suit, stand collar, and cravat.
