Very Special Post Mortem Photo Little Boy Guarded by his Pet Dog Wisconsin c1905 gem The couple are identified by

The couple are identified by a period handwritten note taped to the back of the case

the print belongs to the Colorado Historical Society

Original 1850s daguerreotype

The crossed cannon insignia on the front of hat is painted gold

Very Special Post Mortem Photo Little Boy Guarded by his Pet Dog Wisconsin c1905 gem The couple are identified byAmazing and sad post mortem photo of a little boy with his dog friend photographed sitting next to him. In the background are some funeral flowers, including a "BABY" wreath in pillow form. The mount is 8. 25" x 6" with blank back, as produced. In the bottom right corner is the Weyauwega Wisconsin studio imprint. Both the photo and mount are in excellent antique condition. As a longtime collector I can tell you that this arrangement in a post mortem