D03-59. INTERESTING. The older sister stood lovingly next to her, with a long slender arm draped over her shoulder while the daguerreotypist struggled to make an acceptable sixth plate for their parents. I am delighted that their portrait has survived. The tiny tyke struggled to free herself. Her facial expression of defiance and the movement of her head tell us about her attitude towards that studio experience. How did her very attractive sibling manage to remain so calm during the exposure? The pre-teen has a pleasant expression in spite of the misbehavior of the youngster. Her slight lean into the center of the image is visually pleasing. Placing the small straw hat on the tabletop balances the composition. These girls were taken on a mystical silvered surface. The scan (which over emphasizes the strength of those orange spots) only reveals one aspect of the exceptional tinting. As the piece is rotated the rainbow of colors constantly change. The resealed likeness is astounding. The complete leather case has a floral theme. Inside, the gals are next to a beautiful red velvet pad embossed with a butterfly that is surrounded by a floral border. $615