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Triple Portrait of Edward Harwood, William Brisbane, Levi Coffin
1853
Half plate daguerreotype of Edward Harwood, William Brisbane and Levi Coffin sitting together. The three men were working together as antislavery activists.
Van S. Brady
1848
Sixth plate daguerreotype waist-up portrait of Van Swearingen Brady of Ohio, son of Captain Samuel Brady.
Governor William Barstow
July 20, 1853
Half plate daguerreotype of Governor William Barstow (1813-1865). Quarter-length portrait, facing forward, hand-in-waistcoat.
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 ...
Bland Ballard
1850
Quarter plate daguerreotype of a painting of Bland Ballard (1761-1853). Ballard was a noted Kentucky pioneer, and also served as a scout for General George Rogers Clark during his expedition to Ohi...
Leonard J. Farwell
1853
Sixth plate daguerreotype of Leonard J. Farwell, Governor of Wisconsin 1852-54. Quarter length facing left, wearing full beard, coat, vest, tie, and white shirt with stand collar.
