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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” enabling him to travel. During Japan’s first diplomatic mission to the US in 1860, She made a portrait of Yukichi Fukuzawa. A philosopher and educator who was part of the embassy’s staff. The photo was among the most famous in Japanese history in its day and included Shew’s daughter, Theodora, in one of the earliest photos of a white woman to be seen in Japan. See photos for item condition and please ask any photos before purchasing. Please see Brown Vintage’s other sales for Civil War-era items, including photography, as well other Americana, militaria and vintage Star Wars toys and action figures. Thank you for looking! Albumen, daguerreotype, CDV, carte de visite, image.

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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 or better antique condition. When I had it out of the case I did see a crack through the image in the bottom-right corner, although it is completely hidden by the mat when viewing and the image is completely stable with no movement of the pieces when it’s in its case. Case is worn with separated covers; a couple of the rails are weak.

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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 society, during the American Civil War. Under his leadership, the USSC became the largest and most effective organization dedicated to supporting the health and efficiency of the Union army.

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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 is also available at checkout. The item “Excellent Antique Photo Hand Tinted Drummer Boy San Francisco Photographer Shew” is in sale since Thursday, January 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Cabinet Photos”. The seller is “jack_mord” and is located in Woodinville, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: California
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Date of Creation: 1880-1889
• Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
• Subject: Military & Political
• Original/Reprint: Original Print

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