Description
Daguerreotype, 6th plate
This Confederate daguerreotype is the exact image pictured on page 10 of Bill Turner’s book “Even More Confederate Faces.” At the time the book was published Turner noted that only two wartime daguerreotypes of Confederate soldiers were known. I have talked to experienced collectors who have seen a Confederate daguerreotype, and they confirm the rarity. This image depicts a standing Confederate holding a D-guard Bowie knife. He has a pistol in his belt and a musket at his side. The content is exceptional but unfortunately the image has been wiped. It is not a perfect daguerreotype, but the soldier shows well enough. The image has been properly sealed and is housed in a half leatherette case. You will likely never see a Confederate daguerreotype for sale again.
