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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.

Date Created:
circa 1840-1849

Publication Information

Contributor
Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created
circa 1840-1849

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
9 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146H6
Legacy ID
WHi 123754

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