1/4 Daguerreotype Man Wearing Mourning Hat ~ Rare Traveling Photographer HELIA fireman The case is complete and

The case is complete and intact

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

I haven't taken it apart to verify though

Dag is sealed and in excellent condition

1/4 Daguerreotype Man Wearing Mourning Hat ~ Rare Traveling Photographer HELIA fireman The case is complete and1 4 daguerreotype of an important looking man wearing a top hat with an extra wide band, possibly a crepe mourning band. On the table next to him is a book or ledger. On the pad is "Taken by HELIA", a hard to find photographer who operated out of his traveling daguerrean wagon. Dag is in overall very good condition with tarnish ring and light tarnish, and a corrosion spot at the very top of his hat. There are a few tiny mat abrasions within the