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Sixth plate daguerreotype. Handsome young man taken in front of an elaborately painted backdrop. Paper photographer's label on mat: "HOOKE & CO. S.E. cor 2nd & Chestnut." Francis Hooke was listed in business in 1850 at this Philadelphia address. The image has a golden tone. There are no wipe marks; it has been resealed. Full case.
Inventory #D2149 $335.
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