Rare 1840s 1850s Daguerreotype of FIREMEN in Dress Uniform or Soldiers? lincoln a few small abrasions and

a few small abrasions and light scratch in the upper-left corner

It's in good antique condition with age related spots and a pinhole at the bottom

with that one little spot on the girl's dress

the case's largest side measures about 4 3/4"

light surface wear and grime

Rare 1840s 1850s Daguerreotype of FIREMEN in Dress Uniform or Soldiers? lincoln a few small abrasions andVery rare original 1 6 daguerreotype, circa 1850. This came out of a collection with quite a few South American and Mexican images, which led me to believe they might have been military or firemen from there, however the writing on the armband looks to be English, possibly reading in part "Mounted"?? Their helmets have two crossed hatchets on them. Uniform buttons are painted gold. An amazing image. Overall in VG antique condition, no longer sealed, a