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Previous Blog Info: This Daguerreotype portrait was made on a rare camera that used an internal mirror to correct the usual 'mirroring' of the medium. The man is unknown -- probably a New York relative of Rev. J. R. Taylor's wife. ID:dh Sep 23, 2008 Note neck brace under chin used to help hold head steady ID:jacksheridan(at)verizon.net Can you add Info about this Image? Does this image contain a written or printed annotation? Description: (persons' names, place names, event, date, etc.) Your e-mail address: