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Early John Plumbe Boston Daguerreotype And Case

$ 35.37

Availability: 42 in stock
  • Type: Photograph
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Date of Creation: Pre-1850
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Photo Type: Daguerreotype
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Featured Refinements: Daguerreotype Case
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    This is a rare "Plumbe's Daguerreotypes 50 Cents" leather sixth-plate daguerreotype case.  It has the 15 Court Street, Boston address.  It contains a portrait of a young lady in octagonal matte. The hinge is original but loose.
    I am selling a number of Daguerreotype items and am happy to combine shipping.  All items are sent by insured Priority Mail.
    On Aug-06-21 at 10:43:00 PDT, seller added the following information:
    A fellow collector has pointed out to me that this may be Richard Plumbe, John's brother who was operating from his gallery from 1847-8l