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Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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Photography: Group of Children Daguerreotypes and Ambrotype.
Lot 336

Photography: Group of Children Daguerreotypes and Ambrotype.

Estimate: $600 - $800
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$300
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Wonderful collection of 4 daguerreotypes and 1 Ambrotype:

1. Boy with white collar. His playsuit is adorned with many buttons and a white doily collar, 1/6 plate. Leather case.

2. Restless little girl sitting in her rocking chair, 1/6 plate. Leather case.

3. Big sister and little brother. The little girl holds flowers and wears a brooch, 1/6 plate. Leather case.

4. Youngster wearing a polka dotted dress with a nifty hat in hand, 1/6 plate. Leather case. 

5. Forlorn little girl, being an ambrotype on the left, and a Daguerreotype on the right, of the same sitter. The daguerreotype shows a serious faced toddler standing on a chair, while the ambrotype shows a more "pouty" expression, 1/4 plate. Thermoplastic case.

Condition

The big sister little brother image has a split case. General wear and rubbing to other cases. The thermoplastic case has a small repair at one of the clasps. Nice images.

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