Matthew Brady Cased Half Plate Daguerreotype

Mid-1850s, the red velvet pad of the lid is embossed "Brady's Gallery / 205 & 359 / Broadway, New York," the opposing portrait being that of a well-dressed young man staring from behind oval spectacles.

A sharply focused image with strong tonal contrasts.

Wear to the case; more recent adhesive joiner on the spine; overall fine condition.

$300 - 500