1840s Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Closed Dag Sealed Shew Case Stars all out of the same

all out of the same estate

photographing some military scenes and Confederate POWs

Behind him is a painted scenic backdrop of what looks like a lake or shoreline scene

where it was found

Tintype is in very good antique condition with light crazing

1840s Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Closed Dag Sealed Shew Case Stars all out of the sameSixth plate daguerreotype of a woman seated next to a table with several books. She has tinted cheeks and painted gold jewelry, and in her hand she's holding either a closed daguerreotype or book, I can't tell for sure. The original seals are very thin and fragile but mostly still in place. Underside of the glass is dirty but can be cleaned no damage noted.. a few of the specks might be tiny mold spiders, but I can't examine under magnification at the