D06-196. ON THE MAT. Although it was nearly invisible at first, Casey's young eyes spotted the lengthy imprint across the bottom of the fancy mat. It is: Winder Cor. W(estern) Row & Court Cin. O(hio). John Craig tells us that John W. Winder worked as a daguerreian in the Queen City beginning in 1856. His very proud subject definitely dressed in her Sunday finery for her sixth plate daguerreotype. Those large fur muffs on her sleeves, above her wrists are unusual fashion statements. Winder had an exceptional sense of artistic balance, seating the large lady next to a small cloth covered table. He instructed her to rest one arm on top and then in a tour-de-force, he placed her bonnet there also. Letting the ribbons hang over the edge, slightly crossed, was a masterful stroke of genius. The subject is framed by rich patina and the newly sealed surface shimmers. All those teeny specks in the dark drop, which helps provide magnificent reflected depth, are nothing to worry about. This is an outstanding likeness, created by a maker that I have rarely seen. The intact leather case has a common floral theme. $625