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[Daguerreotype] A Serious Surveyor with a Vernier Compass

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[Daguerreotype] A Serious Surveyor with a Vernier Compass

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Anonymous sixth-plate daguerreotype of a surveyor and his Vernier Compass on the table, ca. 1850-55. He stares seriously into the camera, his arm resting besides his most important tool.

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Condition

Excellent condition with a touch of brown spotting. The case could use a little glue.

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[Daguerreotype] A Serious Surveyor with a Vernier Compass

Name: [Daguerreotype] A Serious Surveyor with a Vernier Compass
SKU: 160511477
Price: 550 USD
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