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Daguerreotype, two men, Chinese and white--possibly John Peters
Object Number 35-5-10/53068
Display Title Daguerreotype, two men, Chinese and white--possibly John Peters
Descriptions
Object Description Mounted daguerrotype of two men: 1 Chinese in traditional dress, 1 white man in Western-style dress. Full face view, full-length. Figures seated. Mounted dimensions: 3.5" x 2.5". Photographer unknown. Picture, two men Chinese + white
Subject
  • Man
  • Portrait
Department Photographic
Date 1840-1855
Materials Daguerreotype
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 6.35 cm (3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

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