Although I am more interested in faces than jewelry, a lot of these old daguerreotypes display fascinating shiny gems (sometimes in the form of chatelaines), often highlighted by their gold tinting (see my collection of dags). Unfortunately this one is a bit blurry, but I appreciate her stern look!
More old pics can be found on Sepia Saturday...
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You have a stunning collection of daguerreotypes. A pity this one's not quite so clear to it's difficult to make out the shape of the brooch at her neck.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at how life-like the daguerreotypes are, it's almost like the process captured something of the essence of the sitter. Chatelaines are quite interesting once one starts noticing them.
ReplyDeleteI never knew what a Chatelaine was.
ReplyDeleteChatelaines are new to me too, really interesting looking things.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have this too. Very excellent also, for our theme today!
ReplyDeleteYour collection is very interesting. I found it surprising that the people looked so much more modern in the closeups than in the full picture.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I looked at your collection. Beautiful. Is it the photographic process itself that makes them so much clearer and in better shape than some of my photos from the early 1900s?
ReplyDeleteShe does look very firm and like it would not be easy to talk her out of the keys to the house.
ReplyDeleteWell done on finding a chatelaine amongst your fine collection.
ReplyDeleteStunning collection!
ReplyDeleteOh my the representation of fashions in your collection is wonderful for a historical clothing enthusiast like me! I'll be sharing this with my friends. :-)
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