1/6 1850s Daguerreotype Photo Pretty Woman Holding Sleeping Baby, Unusual politics it seems pretty old and

it seems pretty old and the 12 might have some meaning

couple of corner creases that have been reinforced by clear tape on the back

and tarnish

taken c1910-1915

1/6 1850s Daguerreotype Photo Pretty Woman Holding Sleeping Baby, Unusual politics it seems pretty old andSixth plate daguerreotype of a pretty woman wearing a large cameo brooch, holding a sleeping (or dead?) baby across her lap. Note that the baby is only wearing one shoe. Next to the woman part of a chair or sofa can be seen. This daguerreotype is in excellent antique condition with tarnish ring. It has been resealed with archival tape, and it looks like most or all of the original seals are still in the case behind the dag. The case is complete,