Daguerreotype Photo Portrait Brigham Young Gold Gilt Frame Victorian Antique

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Daguerreotype Photo Portrait Brigham Young Gold Gilt Frame Victorian Antique:
$49999.00

This is an original mid-19th century Victorian-era Daguerreotype photograph, estimated to be from around 1854-1855. It features a portrait of a bearded man, identified as Brigham Young, captured in a head-and-shoulders view. The subject is wearing a dark suit with a bow tie, and a distinctive square pin is visible on his lapel. This antique photographic process, known for its intricate detail on a highly polished silver surface, offers a unique historical artifact for collectors of vernacular photography and historical portraits.

The daguerreotype is presented within its original ornate gold gilt mat and secured by a brass preserver/frame. This complete presentation is characteristic of early American cased images. The detailed rendering of the portrait provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, appealing to enthusiasts of historical figures, Mormon history, and early photographic techniques. This listing includes the daguerreotype plate, its original gold gilt mat, and the brass preserver/frame.

Specifications:

Item Type/Format: Daguerreotype

Subject: Portrait of a Bearded Man (Identified as Brigham Young)

Era/Date: Victorian, c. 1854-1855

Features: Ornate Gold Gilt Mat, Brass Preserver/Frame, Square Pin on Lapel

Included Components: 1x Daguerreotype plate, 1x Gold Gilt Mat, 1x Brass Preserver/Frame

Material: Glass, Silver, Brass, Gold Gilt

Production Technique: Daguerreotype

Framing: Framed (within preserver/mat)

Image Orientation: Portrait

Image Color: Black & White

Number of Photographs: 1