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The Moon, August 6, 1851
The Moon, August 6, 1851

The Moon, August 6, 1851

Artist (American, 1822 – 1891)
Artist (American, 1789 – 1859)
Date1851
Period19th century
MediumDaguerreotype, quarter plate
DimensionsImage size (oval image): 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches (8.9 x 7 cm)
Object size (plate and gold mat): 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches (10.8 x 8.3 cm)
Frame size (leather case): 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 inches (12.1 x 9.5 x 1.9 cm)
Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Art Acquisition Fund and the Overbrook Foundation
Object number1989.009
Curatorial DepartmentNorth American Art (pre 1900)
_Place of OriginUnited States
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