Containing quarter plate daguerreotype of a young, nervous looking man seated in a studio setting, housed under mat stamped at top, "A.J. Beals," and at bottom, "156 Broadway." Case hinges never installed. See Krainik-32; Berg 1-36. A.J. Beals was active as a daguerreotypist in New York City from 1846-1854. He was listed at the 156 Broadway address from 1846-1847, and again from 1850-1854. Condition: Case hinges never installed. Some minor wear along edges of top and bottom covers. Otherwise case in very fine condition. Few scattered spots on plate, some light tarnish along perimeter where plate meets mat.
Containing quarter plate daguerreotype of a young, nervous looking man seated in a studio setting, housed under mat stamped at top, "A.J. Beals," and at bottom, "156 Broadway." Case hinges never installed. See Krainik-32; Berg 1-36. A.J. Beals was active as a daguerreotypist in New York City from 1846-1854. He was listed at the 156 Broadway address from 1846-1847, and again from 1850-1854. Condition: Case hinges never installed. Some minor wear along edges of top and bottom covers. Otherwise case in very fine condition. Few scattered spots on plate, some light tarnish along perimeter where plate meets mat.
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