Original c.1849-1851 sixth-plate (1/6) daguerreotype of three young VMI cadets. Their buttons, and the boy 

in the middle's ring have been hand-colored gold.  They are wearing Virginia Military Institute uniforms, 

with their flat buttons. 

 Image was purchased in Virginia, and is guaranteed to be a daguerreotype. A wonderful, important image! 

 In a half-case that is 3.75" x 3.25". 

I have provided a scan and a camera photo. If you have any questions, please ask before making an offer.

Condition Notes

Paper seals are no longer intact, though most remain  attached to image, as shown. Tarnish ring, and very 

light haze around the mat's edge. No dings or significant damage  to the plate, but I did spot some very light 

and small scratches and/or swipes around the middle of the image. These are shallow, silver in color, and 

do not detract from the image. I couldn't really get them to show up on the scan or my camera shot, and in 

person they are hard to see from most angles. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.

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US: Boxed and insured Registered Mail. 

INTL: Boxed and insured Express Mail. Please consider any customs fees.

I would also be willing to ship by FedEx International on request.

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