Large Daguerreotype Of Family Group Photo North Carolina 1800s Rare Old Seals pony express direct from the author

direct from the author

Pic 1 taken with cell phone in bright daylight

which is missing BOTH the RIGHT and the LEFT rails

with what appear to be other weapon(s) in his belt and what looks like a bayonet on his hip

edge/corner wear and light surface wear

Large Daguerreotype Of Family Group Photo North Carolina 1800s Rare Old Seals pony express direct from the authorGreat 1850s daguerreotype of a family in its original push button leather case that measures 7. 75" x 6. 5" when closed. This was purchased in Weaverville, North Carolina and was out of the P. L. Leake Bernhardt estate, but the family is not identified. Dag is behind cardboard and foil mat and it appears that the original seals have never been removed.. they are mostly still sealed. The underside of the glass needs a good cleaning but there is no