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Winfield Scott: A Rare Large Daguerreotype

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Winfield Scott: A Rare Large Daguerreotype
<B>Winfield Scott: A Rare Large Daguerreotype Showing Him in an Uncommon Pose</B></I> This is a photo of a highly detailed engraving, showing Scott in his General's uniform. It may have been made to honor him as a Mexican War hero or in connection with his 1852 Whig presidential candidacy. Like other presidential candidates of this era, his campaign items are quite rare but for a few common token varieties. Accordingly, most political collectors welcome items from the Mexican War era; indeed one might argue that this notoriety spawned the birth of his political campaign. A striking portrait in superb condition, measuring 2.25" x 2.75" (image only). The embossed leatherette case shows typical surface wear and the lid is separated at the hinge. <I>From the Stanley King collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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