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Day 1: Historic & Early Americana

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Day one of Fleischer's 2026 Spring premier auction includes early American artifacts, documents, signatures, ephemera, and weaponry. Rare material relating to African American history is featured, as well as fine examples of antique photography.
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Lot 373

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] Daguerreotype of Topless Woman

Estimate: $500 - $750
Current Bid
$350

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Sixth plate three-quarter length studio portrait daguerrotype. N.p., [ca. mid-19th century]. Full leatherette case. Likely originated as a view taken in stereo. 

 

Rare portrait of a topless woman taken during the daguerrian era. 

 

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Some scratches and spotting. 

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