Historical Object
Case Cover for Governor William Barstow Daguerreotype
| 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 gilded decoration, and reads" "Bijou." The other three sides of the case are painted gold to simulate gilded pages. |
| Image ID: | 125275 |
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| Creation Date: | 1853 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
| Genre: | Historical Object |
| Original Format Type: | object |
| Original Format Number: | PH 4125.427, Box 28 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 6.25 inches |
| See also Image ID: 32642 for daguerreotype PH 4125.427. Metal plate behind daguerreotype has dates, names, locations scratched into it. One of two latches is missing. |
| Decorative arts |
| Books |
| Photography |
| Indoor photography |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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