Day 1: Historic & Early Americana

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2026-04-24 09:00:00 2026-04-24 09:00:00 America/New_York Fleischer's Auctions Fleischer's Auctions : Day 1: Historic & Early Americana https://bid.fleischersauctions.com/auctions/fleischers-auctions/day-1-historic-early-americana-20869 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. Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com

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Lot 371

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] Occupational Daguerreotype, Possibly an Upholsterer

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Sixth plate half-length studio portrait daguerreotype. N.p., [mid-19th century]. Full leatherette case. Tinting to cheeks.

A superb occupational portrait of a young artisan, shown in protective work apron and bowler hat, and holding a small hammer or mallet in his right hand and a long, slender tool in his left hand, possibly a tufting needle indicating that the sitter may be an upholster.

[Photography, Early Photography, Historic Photography, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Tintypes, Cased Images, Union Cases, Albumen Photographs, CDVs, Carte de Visites, Cartes de Visite, Carte-de-visite, Cartes-de-visite, CDV, Cabinet Cards, Stereoviews, Stereocards]

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Modern resealing to daguerreotype, per note adhered to back of image. Warped emulsion to sides.

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Day 1: Historic & Early Americana

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] Occupational Daguerreotype, Possibly an Upholsterer

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