1/6 Daguerreotype “Illegitimate Son”, Mother & Sleeping Dog snapshot Select Priority at checkout

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Smith was a soldier in the Civil War

most are 1870s

All three children were born in Tennessee

though to me they look more like a little boy than girl

1/6 Daguerreotype “Illegitimate Son”, Mother & Sleeping Dog snapshot Select Priority at checkoutSixth plate, early 1850s daguerreotype, seated woman with her son, and curled up, sleeping dog. The note shown was found inside of the case. Housed in its original case that is complete and intact with no repairs. The original seals are intact, and the dag is in very good antique condition. Underside of the glass is a bit dirty, and looking closely I see some minor mat abrasions but since the seals are intact and pretty secure, I think these are