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Captain Nathaniel Rollins
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Quarter plate daguerreotype of Captain Nathaniel Rollins (1832-1901). Half length portrait, standing, facing forward with left hand on hip and right resting on a table. He wears a suit coat with only the top button closed, and his pocket watch key & chain visible on his buttoned vest.
circa 1850-1859
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of unidentified man. Waist-up portrait, facing slightly left, wearing suit, cravat, and stand collar. Sideburns extend below his ears.
Unidentified Man
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of an unidentified man. Half length portrait facing forward. He wears a suit, stand collar, and cravat.
Unidentified Man
circa 1850-1859
Sixth plate daguerreotype of an unidentified man. Waist-up portrait, facing forward, he is wearing a suit, cravat, stand collar, and a watch chain attached to his vest, and is holding his lapel. Ha...
