• You Are buying a circa 1840s Daguerreotype 
• 6th Plate Photograph 
• SIGNED "E. White Maker" and "Finest Quality"
• Edward White was a daguerreotypist and plate manufacturer in New York City. 
• His exact dates of activity are not known; however he is listed in the New York City business directory in 1843, '44 and '50.
• In all probability he was active throughout the 1840s. 
• In letters in the IMP/GEH collection from White to Southworth & Hawes there is reference to his commenced manufacturing activities. 
• On December 14, 1844, White wrote "... we have commenced manufacturing plates".  
• Young Mason 
• VERY EARLY MASONIC PHOTO 
• Good Condition for Age 
• The Case is split at the spine as seen 
• The Image has deterioration as seen 
• The Plate is Signed E. White Maker - Finest Quality Clearly  
• The Plain Retaining Piece and Heavy Glass are Likely Original to the Image, as is the case 
• The Glass is so Heavy that it will fall out of the case if turned over  
• Any other condition or other issues as pictured 
• Please see photos for all details & Best Depiction of Condition 
• And Please view all photos on a large computer screen, not just on your phone - Thanks
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Your Opportunity to own a VERY Early Masonic Photograph!