Self portrait of William Shew, a prominent Civil War-era. Daguerreotypist who was active in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. He was a case maker in Massachusetts and moved to San Francisco in 1851, setting up his “Moveable Daguerreotype Saloon” …..
Half plate ambrotype behind heavy mat and cover glass in full leather case. Almost certainly a prominent businessman or political figure in the Bay Area, and possibly someone more notable? Mat is stamped Shew, bottom-left corner. Ambro is in good …..
Fine Jacob Shew California CDV of Henry Whitney Bellows USSC President. Henry Whitney Bellows (June 11, 1814 – January 30, 1882) was an American clergyman, and the planner and president of the United States Sanitary Commission, the leading soldiers’ aid …..
Original cabinet card of a boy in uniform with drum. Excellent original hand tinting. I believe this dates to around 1885. Very good or better antique condition, There is a slight curve to the mount. 6.5″ x 4.25″. Boxed Priority …..