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Daguerreotype of M. A. Valentine

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4429

Content Description

Daguerreotype of M. A. Valentine, probably from Virginia (sixth plate size, 2 3/4 in. x 3 1/4 in., wood case in excellent condition). Includes note inside the case authored by the subject of the photo that reads "This picture to be given to Mrs. Katherine Lee Long Simpson, M. A. Valentine". This item was found with photographs from the Richmond and Lynchburg Virginia areas; another daguerreotype in this grouping [not at the History Center] was stamped by the photographer Gibbs of Lynchburg.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1850-1860

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Special access restriction applies.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (1 in. (small box))

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Title
Daguerreotype of M. A. Valentine
Description rules
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Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536