Beschreibung:

Lot of 12 daguerreotypes of pairs and small groups of sisters wearing matching dresses posed together, including: Quarter plate of three girls wearing off-shoulder dresses and pink necklaces, with their brother standing at far left. One holds a doll, and another holds a bouquet of pink flowers. Quarter plate of a woman posed with her two daughters, both clad in white, short sleeved dresses. She holds the younger of the two on her lap, while the other girl stands beside a table topped with a horse figurine. Quarter plate of two girls wearing red necklaces and patterned dresses, credited to T.J. Havens, Raleigh, North Carolina on velvet pad. Sixth plate of two women, identified as "Melvina & Lodema," in floral printed dresses and lace gloves. Sixth plate of two girls with short hair. One is seated, while the other stands at her side, and they both wear paisley dresses with white pinafores. Engaging sixth plate of two little girls in boldly patterned dresses holding hands. Sixth plate of a serious girl holding a small book. Her younger sister links her arm through her sister's elbow, and they both wear dotted dresses. Striking sixth plate of two women wearing high-necked dresses with long fringe trim. Sixth plate of two unhappy little girls in patterned dresses, each posed with her wrists crossed in her lap. Provenance:Eugene R. Groves Collection of 19th Century Photography Condition: Areas of spotting and tarnish. Several housed in half cases or in full cases separated at spines.