Product code: Glass Daguerreotype Child Portrait Alex order D Banker Two Years Old Circa 1860 in Embossed Case
Glass Daguerreotype Child Portrait Circa 1860
Two scraps of paper behind the glass identify the young boy:
“Grandfather when about 2 years old.” written in ink
"Alex. D. Banker, Aged 2 yrs. Born Apr 11th 1858" written in pencil
Black Embossed Case, fabric hinge is broken, two metal wishbone hooks and eyes intact, measures 3.125" x 3.625" x 0.5" closed
Floral embossed velvet order interior, ornate soft metal oval frame around glass photograph
A beautiful piece of history for display or repurposing