Splendid Daguerreotype Miniatures, taken in Every Style.
Waterbury, CT. American Office - Print, ca. 1850. Item #288 Broadside. 4to. 303 x 253 mm. (12 x 10 inches). Printed in various type faces and styles, with the text enclosed with a decorative border. Edges lightly browned a few minor chips to the edges, otherwise very a good copy. Matted in white paper stock frame. Publicity broadside, prepared for the photographer E. S. Hayden informing local inhabitants that he will be in town on a given day and place, to take daguerreotype images for family and friends. "His miniatures are warranted not to be surpassed by any, for their richness of tone and life-like appearance; standing out in such bold relief, that they can be seen equally well in any light." “All those wishing a perfect likeness of themselves or their friends, would do well to call soon; confident that neither the Pictures nor the Prices will fail to suit.” “Paintings and Engravings ACCURATELY COPIED.” This copy is without designation of place or time, which would have been supplied in manuscript, suggesting it is a remainder (288)
Price: $500.00