Early Daguerreotype of a Man in Oversized Leather Case 1840s negro leagues and check out the door

and check out the door visible in the background

The photographer's name REES is stamped on the mount just off of the lower-right corner of the image

all taken in San Francisco

so it's very possible she was a relative

Early Daguerreotype of a Man in Oversized Leather Case 1840s negro leagues and check out the doorSixth plate, 1840s daguerreotype of a man with a chin beard in oversized case. Heavy, square mat, green silk pad. The hinged, double hook clasp leather case is 4. 25" x 3. 75" when closed. It's in very good, complete condition with light wear spots to the leather. The dag is unsealed with bits of original seal in the case. It's been taped to the mat on the back with what looks like a couple of pieces of newer clear tape, but looks like it will be very