Viewing Object

Object Name

set

box

plate

Title

Dry Box and Plate Set

Dates

Estimated Date Made, 1837-1865

Description

This set is a box that is grooved on the inside to hold 12 dry plates in plates. The top of the wood box can be closed by a brass hook clasp. The bottom portion of the box is no longer attached to the main body. The dry plates are copper, but have been dipped in silver. They have deteriorated and rusted to the point that it is not clear if images were on the plates previously or not. Nothing is viewable at this point.

Provenance

1/21/2015 Jori Johnson
Donated by George M. Galmish, but unable to determine where he originally obtained these objects. Donated in 1986, these objects were later recovered at a much more current date and are now being catalogued. More information as to history to follow.

Used

Daguerreotype

Object ID

86.241.9

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