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Christian Miller
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Christian Miller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Miller was the uncle of the donor of the portrait, Mrs. Julia Hicks. Half figure portrait with the subject seated and turned slightly to the left, looking front, right hand resting on prop. Hand-coloring on cheeks and vest.
circa 1860-1869
Langdon
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