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Governor William Barstow
July 20, 1853
Half plate daguerreotype of Governor William Barstow (1813-1865). Quarter-length portrait, facing forward, hand-in-waistcoat.
George McCready Oakley
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of George McCready Oakley. Half figure facing front and slightly left, wearing beard, coat with wide collar and lapels, vest, and bow tie. Hand-coloring on cheeks.
Case Cover for Governor William Barstow Daguerreotype
1853
Case (opened to show front and back) for daguerreotype made to resemble a bound book. Mother-of-pearl decoration on front in the form of flowers, stems and leaves. Spine of case is of leather with ...
Edward Beers
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of Edward Beers, facing forward, wearing a suit and double-breasted plaid vest and checked tie, with stand collar.
Unidentified Young Man
circa 1850-1859
Sixteenth plate daguerreotype of an unidentified young man. Head and shoulders portrait facing forward. He is wearing a white shirt, suit coat and cravat.
Harwood, Brisbane, and Coffin
1853
Half plate daguerreotype of E. Harwood, Dr. William Brisbane, and Levi Coffin, sitting in a row.
