Found at old civil war camp area.

[civil_war22]

Am unsure what this is. It has warranted and proof I believe is what is says on back where the circle is. Thought maybe a tin type picture but figured I would post in what is it

 

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[Breezie]

Are you sure the word is "and" and not "acid"? As in Warranted Acid Proof. Breezie

 

[civil_war22]

I dunno maybe the other word is etched off. What is it

 

[DCMatt]

You are correct - Daguerreotype plate.

"warranted proof against time" is a common advertising phrase for them in the early 1850's.

DCMatt

 

[civil_war22]

I thought thats what it was but wasn't sure. I wish it still had photo on it u can see a few pieces of pic still on it

 

[DCMatt]

There was a long thread on here about restoration of a dug daguerreotype a few years ago. You could just make out the ghost of an image on it. It was amazing to see the final result. See if you can find the thread.

DCMatt

 

[civil_war22]

Wonder what it would be under

 

[DCMatt]

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/b...to-portrait-restoration-complete-6-march.html

 

[civil_war22]

Awesome. I'm sad mine is too far gone

 

[kuger]

we find them quite often and never have found one that could be restored

 

[civil_war22]

Wish I could find more. It's hard to down here