Quarter Plate Collection

Fireman and Bride, c. 1860 (quarter-plate tintype, hand-coloured with gilt highlights
991459 Fireman and Bride, c.1860 (quarter-plate tintype, hand-coloured with gilt highlights, leath) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireman and Bride)

Christopher Kit Carson (1809-1868), 1840s (quarter-plate daguerreotype)
1197677 Christopher Kit Carson (1809-1868), 1840s (quarter-plate daguerreotype) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Quartet, 1865 (quarter-plate tintype, leather case)
991457 Quartet, 1865 (quarter-plate tintype, leather case) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quartet. Quarter-plate tintype, leather case. Printed in 1865)

The Music Teacher and His Wife, c. 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
The Music Teacher and His Wife, c. 1850s. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose, clothing

Two Children with Toys, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Two Children with Toys, c. 1855. Children have always been particularly cherished subjects for photography. Portraits were made to preserve the memory of their stages of growth

Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose

Child with Drum, 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Child with Drum, 1850s. For this finely toned daguerreotype, an unknown photographer skillfully manipulated a bulky camera into a low vantagepoint, ensured even lighting

Child Standing on a Chair Holding Flowers, with Mother, c. 1855. Until the mid-1850s the daguerreotype process was the method preferred by the commercial photographers willing to meet

Portrait Man Leaning Away Camera late 1840s Unidentified Photographer
Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, quarter plate; image: 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); case

Dead Child Sofa 1855 Unidentified Photographer
Dead Child On a Sofa, c. 1855. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, applied color, quarter-plate; image: 6.3 x 8.7 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/16 in.); case: 11.8 x 9.4 cm (4 5/8 x 3 11/16 in.); mounted

Child Drum 1850s Unidentified Photographer Daguerreotype
Child with Drum, 1850s. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, quarter-plate; image: 8.3 x 7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.); case: 12.7 x 10.5 cm (5 x 4 1/8 in.); matted: 61 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.)

Music Teacher Wife 1850s Unidentified Photographer
The Music Teacher and His Wife, c. 1850s. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, applied color, quarter-plate; image: 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); case

Two Children Toys 1855 Unidentified Photographer
Two Children with Toys, c. 1855. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, quarter-plate; image: 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); case: 12.1 x 9.4 cm (4 3/4 x 3 11/16 in.); matted

Harriet Beecher Stowe 1850s Daguerreotype 10. 8 x 8. 3 cm
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"Capturing Moments: A Glimpse into the Past through Quarter Plate Photography" Step back in time with these captivating quarter-plate photographs, each one a window into a different era. The Freemen of Colour, c. 1850, proudly display their heritage in this hand-coloured daguerreotype, housed in a delicate leather case. Witness the resilience and strength of these individuals who defied societal norms. In another frame, we find ourselves amidst celebration as we witness the Fireman and Bride from c. 1860. This tintype photograph is brought to life with meticulous hand-colouring and gilt highlights, immortalizing their joyous union for generations to come. The enigmatic Christopher Kit Carson (1809-1868) graces us with his presence in an 1840s daguerreotype portrait. His piercing gaze reveals tales of adventure and exploration that defined his legendary life as an American frontiersman. Moving forward to 1865, we encounter a quartet frozen in time on a quarter-plate tintype within its elegant leather case. Their harmonious melodies resonate through the ages, reminding us of the power of music to unite souls across generations. Delve deeper into domestic scenes from the mid-19th century as we meet "The Music Teacher and His Wife, " captured by an unidentified photographer during the 1850s. Their shared passion for music radiates from this intimate portrait. Children take center stage in several intriguing compositions - Two Children with Toys (c. 1855), Child with Drum (1850s), Child Standing on a Chair Holding Flowers (with Mother), all photographed by unidentified artists who skillfully capture innocence and playfulness frozen forever on quarter plates. However, not all moments are filled with joy; some reveal profound sorrow etched onto our collective memory like no other medium can achieve. In haunting stillness lies "Dead Child On a Sofa" (c.