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Lot 137

Daguerreotype of a Man with Mourning Hat

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A compelling sixth plate daguerreotype depicting a solemn gentleman in formal attire, prominently holding a tall top hat with a black mourning band wrapped around the crown. His gaze is calm but intense, directed slightly off-camera, and his well-groomed appearance—neatly trimmed beard, crisp bow tie, and patterned waistcoat—suggests a man of social standing or professional significance.

The black band on the top hat is a clear signal of mourning, a subtle yet powerful 19th-century symbol of bereavement. Whether worn for a deceased family member, business associate, or public figure, such visual cues held deep meaning and were part of the social code of mourning etiquette during the Victorian era.

A richly symbolic and uncommon example of mourning iconography, ideal for collectors of daguerreotypes, fashion, and 19th-century mourning culture.

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