Early Photography: Half-Plate Daguerreotype Outdoor View, including Young Soldier C. 1848. Doubtless taken with the family home as a backdrop with clapboard siding clearly visible. The photographer has interestingly posed the family from the tallest (oldest ?) to the smallest (youngest ?). Second from the left is a young man wearing a military uniform with tight fitting sleeves, typical of the period, standup collar and horizontal piping on the breast, either a militia or cadet organization. Exceptional quality and perfect untouched condition with just some tarnish around the edges. Partial leather case. A beautiful and rare untouched/uncleaned outdoor daguerreotype.