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Lucy B. Blair
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Quarter plate daguerreotype of Lucy B. Blair, seated, facing forward. She is wearing a fan front dress, lace collar, striped ribbon tied at the neck, and printed shawl draped over her shoulder. Hand-colored gold details on hair ornament.
circa 1840-1849
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