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Here we have something Very Collectible....A Vintage Photograph taken by Benjamin F Reimer who was a Noted and Famous Daguerreotypist from the 1840s thru the 1860s...The address on the back of the photograph was used by Mr Reimer from 1860 thru 1864 {Civil Wr Era}...This was called The CDV{ "Carte de Visite"} Period...

This was found inside the pages of a Very Old Book i purchased at auction.....I Examined this under 60x Power Magnification to look for signs of pixalation...There is none...Im not an expert but this seems to me to be an AUTHENTIc Daguerreotype Photograph...

The Picture is Very Clear with NO Blemishes or Stains...If You collect this type of art then i know youd be very happy winning this....It measured 4 1/4 inches by 6 1/2 inches

I ONLY SHIP TO U.S.

Questions & Comments

To sfannin 21 and Rumpelkiste ...The Photography Studio and Photographer did not exist in the 1900s as far as the info i found on the net...The picture itself is pasted onto a ccarboard blank from the studio but i cant tell if its paper or a very thin metal film....as i said in the descriptiom i have no expertise in any of the pics of that time other than to say this pic looks professionaly done...Thanks for the comments for both of you...

Aug 3rd, 2015 at 7:45:09 PM PDT by

You are correct, it is actually a thin photo paper mounted on card stock. This looks like a Cabinet Card which were very popular from about 1870-1890s. Studios seized the opportunity to advertise on the cards. I'd say his style of dress very much reflects the Victorian era, 70's or 80's. CDV'S were 1860s through 1890's but were generally smaller and lighter making them more ideal for albums.

Aug 3rd, 2015 at 9:58:11 PM PDT by

Daguerrotypes were usually done on thin sheets of copper covered in photosensitive chemicals which were developed using mercury vapors. This was the earliest commercial process and was phased out by 1860 due to much cheaper processes.

This is still a very awesome photo and a great example of early photography. Fanned and watching

Aug 3rd, 2015 at 5:15:05 PM PDT by

Is it thick or thin?

Aug 3rd, 2015 at 5:15:23 PM PDT by

The clothing looks more early 1900s

Aug 3rd, 2015 at 5:17:35 PM PDT by

Thanks Rumpelkiste....Always good to learn something new...Even at my age lol..

Aug 4th, 2015 at 5:40:24 AM PDT by

UNUSUAL Vintage Daguerreotype Photograph-See Description below is in the Antiques category