D06-73. "HARRISON & HILL . . . Artists 285 Fulton St. Brooklyn" is embossed on the red velvet pad opposite this scrumptious archivally sealed sixth plate of a brother and sister. I am always suspicious at first when any daguerreotype is in a case with only the pad identification. After closely examining these kids and knowing how advanced Gabriel Harrison was in the art when he and his partner George Waldo Hill worked together, circa 1852-56 (thanks again to John Craig) I believe the firm was responsible for this exquisite childhood portrayal. The adorable little girl sat uncomfortably in that rattan chair while her brother stood next to her. His pose was definitely too structured and we can certainly tell he was not pleased with the event that his parents demanded. I would bet that another image was attempted with his hand resting on the top of the chair behind his sibling, but she totally revolted at that idea. The extant plate that has teeny white flecks was probably most acceptable to mom and dad after several exposures. H & H lit the children from overhead. Their tiny faces are soft because both of them moved. Kids did that during the daguerreian area, don't you know. The surface preparation was professional. Contrast and tonality are first rate while the holographic depth is stupendous, stunning and explosive! That should indicate to you readers that I am duly impressed! Splendid old patina follows the scalloped shape of the mat. I will add that perfectly aged H & H dags are very rare. These two are worthy of a discerning collector. $600