DAGUERREIAN UNKNOWN
DAGUERREIAN UNKNOWN

Daniel Webster

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DAGUERREIAN UNKNOWN
Daguerreian Unknown
Daniel Webster
Sixth-plate daguerreotype. Circa 1851. Brass mat; resealed. Contained in a leather case.

Lot Essay

A United States senator, congressman and secretary of state, Daniel Webster (1782-1852), is best known for his role as a nationalist and adversary of President Jackson's agragarianism. The many daguerreotypes made of Webster were produced during the height of popularity for the medium in the America.

Please note that since this plate was photographed for illustration in the catalogue, the cover glass has been cleaned. A conservator's report is available upon request.

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