SLEEPING OR POST MORTEM CHILD LAP OF HIDDEN MOTHER TINTED SEALED DAGUERREOTYPE fake beard which reads

which reads

5") and two larger photos (largest is 7" x 5")

some very light wear to the double gold lines in a spot or two

so I believe it's likely that this image was also taken in or around Saint Louis

portrait of a deceased child

SLEEPING OR POST MORTEM CHILD LAP OF HIDDEN MOTHER TINTED SEALED DAGUERREOTYPE fake beard which reads1 9 daguerreotype in hinged leather case. VG antique condition with intact seals, old or original. Tinted blue background and dress. Tarnish ring and a spot of tarnish in upper right background. Hinged case is complete and intact. Guaranteed to be a daguerreotype. Shipping: Well packed first class mailer or boxed Priority Mail. 7305C