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Littlefield, Parsons & Co, 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype, In Rare Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case, Ca. 1

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Littlefield, Parsons & Co, 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype, In Rare Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case, Ca. 1

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Littlefield, Parsons & Co, 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype, In Rare Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case, Ca. 1850, H 4.75" W 6" Depth 1" | The visible image measures H 3 1/4" x W 4 3/8". The case measures H 4.75" x W 6" x D 1". Circa 1850. Accompanied with original paper (as shown in images) - Littlefield Parsons and Co (successors to AP Critchlow and Co L P and CO) Manufacturers of Daguerreotype Cases PATENTED Oct 14 1856 and April 21 1857. Littlefield, Parsons & Co., American Country Life - Summer's Evening, c.1858, from Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier 1855.

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With nominal losses to the edges of the case. One original hinge is loosely fitted. In good condition relative to age and use.

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Littlefield, Parsons & Co, 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype, In Rare Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case, Ca. 1

Name: Littlefield, Parsons & Co, 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype, In Rare Civil War Gutta Percha Union Case, Ca. 1
SKU: 159562180
Price: 600 USD
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