Sixth Plate

COMPANIONS! One gal had ruffled sleeves while her friend?s were plainer and more conventional. They held hands for this retaped sixth plate that is kept in a separated leather case. There are ripples in the silver because during the polishing step the vessel displaying their likeness was clamped too tightly causing the surface to flex. Broad flows of patina encase the pair today. The daguerreian added gold to their jewelry and blush on each set of cheeks.