Antique Daguerreotype Photo Case w/ 1941 Snapshot & Velvet Lining Holmes Booth
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Product details
| Management number | 11896111 | Release Date | 2025/09/16 | List Price | $21.00 | Model Number | 11896111 | ||
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This is an ornate antique daguerreotype or ambrotype photo case made by Holmes, Booth & Haydens, known for their photographic supplies in the mid-1800s. The case features beautiful raised floral and scrollwork designs on both sides, gold-tone hinges, and original red velvet padding inside.
The interior holds a black-and-white snapshot dated 1941, labeled as taken in Phoenix, Arizona, along with a handwritten sentiment:
“Talking of Friendship – There are all kinds of ships. But the best of all is the one that fits.”
— Sadie’s and Nan’s, 10/22/41
Include
• Case (approx. 3.25” x 2.75”)
• Original red velvet lining
• Glass, photo mat, and handwritten notes
• Snapshot
A charming blend of 19th-century craftsmanship and early 20th-century nostalgia.
Fair vintage condition. Exterior shows minor edge wear consistent with age. Hinges and clasp function well. Inner fabric is worn but intact( needs to be glued in place on top part)
| Category | Home > Artwork > Photographs |
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| Condition | Good |
Photographs
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