Daguerreotype Photo Harriet Beecher Stowe Portrait Hinged Leather Case Victorian

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Daguerreotype Photo Harriet Beecher Stowe Portrait Hinged Leather Case Victorian:
$29990.00

This is an original Victorian-era Daguerreotype photograph featuring a portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the celebrated American author. The image captures Stowe in period attire, distinguished by her intricate hairstyle and a delicate lace collar, characteristic of mid-19th century fashion. This historical daguerreotype is housed within its original hinged leather case, which features a plush velvet lining on one side and a decorative gold-toned mat encircling the photographic plate. The back of the daguerreotype's internal frame bears a handwritten pencil notation identifying the subject as "Harriet Stowe" and indicating "NO MARK" for the photographer.Daguerreotypes are an early form of photography, known for their unique reflective, mirror-like surface and incredible detail, making this piece a significant artifact for collectors of antique photography, American history, and literature. This listing includes the original cased daguerreotype, complete with its hinged leather case and gold-toned mat. It is a singular example of vernacular photography from a pivotal era in American history, offering a rare glimpse into the past through one of its most influential figures.Specifications:
• Item Type/Format: Daguerreotype
• Subject: Portrait of a Woman (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
• Era/Date: Victorian, circa 1848
• Features: In Hinged Leather Case, Gold-toned Mat, Velvet-lined Case
• Included Components: 1x Daguerreotype, 1x Original Hinged Leather Case, 1x Gold-toned Mat/Frame
• Identifiers: Pencil notation "Harriet Stowe" and "NO MARK" on back of internal frame
• Case Dimensions: Approximately 3.25 inches x 2.75 inches