C. 1850s Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of Two Sisters in Matching Dresses beveled glass mirror but I've flattened it out

but I've flattened it out pretty well and it should hang nicely with a handful of those holes nailed or screwed to the wall

and then one in either arm

tempera on paper

Just a fun object

C. 1850s Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of Two Sisters in Matching Dresses beveled glass mirror but I've flattened it outIts the striking graphicness of the checkered prints on the dresses of these two that really sold me, but their very stern faces most definitely make it all the better. I also like thatclearly instructed to fold their handsthey did so in different ways, the one on the right hiding her thumb. And, with their upper arms pressed right up against each other, it almost feels as if theyre joined like Siamese things which would explain their unhappy looks!