A Superb, Crystal Clear, Half-Plate Daguerreotype Photograph of a Cute, Three-Year-Old Girl With a Toy Dog Smallpox Inoculation History Unrestored examples that survive in

Unrestored examples that survive in this state of preservation are increasingly difficult to acquire on the private market

The watercolor miniature is flawless

The original tan stiff paper wrappers are structurally sound and firmly attached by the original string binding

but otherwise presents as a remarkably fresh

Oblong 32mo - 3-3/8" x 5"

A Superb, Crystal Clear, Half-Plate Daguerreotype Photograph of a Cute, Three-Year-Old Girl With a Toy Dog Smallpox Inoculation History Unrestored examples that survive in(Early Photography: Daguerreotypes) Portrait of a Three Year Old Girl With Her Toy Dog [Mary A. Collins with her dog "Bevis"]. [No place]: [Publisher not identified], circa 1840. Half plate daguerreotype image, 5 1 2" x 4 1 4". Full length seated portrait. Housed under glass in the original full, pressed paper case measuring 5 7 8" x 4 5 8", complete with original, functional brass latching hardware. Accompanied by two historic ephemera components: an