1/6 Daguerreotype “Illegitimate Son”, Mother & Sleeping Dog snapshot though if you look carefully

though if you look carefully you can see her eyes and mouth)

most are 1870s

The album page is about 5" x 4

On the back is printed:

Several bends and spots of image loss

1/6 Daguerreotype “Illegitimate Son”, Mother & Sleeping Dog snapshot though if you look carefullySixth plate, early 1850s daguerreotype, seated woman with her son, and curled up, sleeping dog. The note shown was found inside of the case. Housed in its original case that is complete and intact with no repairs. The original seals are intact, and the dag is in very good antique condition. Underside of the glass is a bit dirty, and looking closely I see some minor mat abrasions but since the seals are intact and pretty secure, I think these are