#P1218 1/6 Daguerreotype, teenage gentleman by BLACK daguerreotypist Augustus Washington

Sixth plate (2.75" by 3.25") daguerreotype of teenage gentleman. He is very well dressed and looks so sophisticated. He is holding what looks to be a large velvet image case. The now famous Black daguerreotypist Augustus Washington's gallery is imprinted on the velvet pad. "WASHINGTON GALLERY 136 Main St. Hartford Conn." Housed in an excellent case with different front and back covers BUT has an intact original spine. Click here to see more information about Augustus Washington from "CRAIG'S DAGUERREIAN REGISTRY" web site. CONDITION: the plate is in very good to excellent condition with some tarnish, a small brown spot not well seen in the scan to the left and just a little above his head. Two marks on the plate in the upper right backdrop and one small mold spider above his shoulder on the right. I resealed the dag with a new glass and Filmoplast P90. $2,000