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| EEW-178. A SOLID MAN. Would seriously gruff adequately describe the gentleman's appearance while he posed for a retaped sixth sized dag that certainly was produced by an operator that was there today and gone on the morrow? The oldster probably was directed to a stool placed two feet in front of a worn and well-used piece of fabric that was tacked in place to create a neutral area. Bright light lit the man's craggy face from an angle slighter higher than his head on the left side. A huge white wall, sheet or paper reflector softened any shadows. There were no frills given during the procedure since the daguerreian only promised to record a likeness on the crudely buffed silver. The black dots on the surface, and the pits filled in with gold chloride were original artifacts too. Nice patina touches the brass mat and only one mat scrape on the right side mars the surface. The man worked his entire life for this moment of truth. His intact leather case with a floral theme has a plain red silk pad inside. $125 |
