Half Plate Daguerreotype Affectionate Man & Woman / Husband & Wife Leather Case 8555 These photos are more commonly

These photos are more commonly found in large albumen format

and both are in excellent condition

light tarnish

nice larger size

Half Plate Daguerreotype Affectionate Man & Woman / Husband & Wife Leather Case 8555 These photos are more commonlyHalf plate daguerreotype in leather case. Woman is holding a closed half plate daguerreotype in her lap, the man might be holding a small prayer book. Woman has painted gold jewelry. I haven't removed the preserver but the original seals appear to be in place and unbroken. Dag has a tarnish ring and a random tarnish spot or two, including one near the man's lap, otherwise looks to be VG. Underside of the glass is a little dirty and or foggy and could