Various Daguerreotypists (mid-19th Century) Group of Four Daguerreotype Portraits of Men, 1850s Comprising: A 1/2-plate 3/4-length portrait of a man, brass mat stamped "A. Washington, 136 Main St., Hartford, CT," contained in leather case. A 1/4-plate portrait of a seated bearded man, contained in leather case. . A 1/4-plate portrait of a man, brass mat stamped "C. H. Williamson," contained in a half leather case. A 1/6-plate portrait of an elderly man holding a cane, contained in leather case. Augustus Washington (c. 1820-1875) was one of the earliest African-American daguerreotypist, active in Hartford CT from 1846-1853. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice