7-1/2 INCH Antique Daguerreotype Photo Beautiful & Very Rare Mother of Pearl Mat fake hair The hallmark on the plate

The hallmark on the plate is L

According to the LOC

definitely nicer than my scan

In the background are some funeral flowers

All of the mounts are about 6

7-1/2 INCH Antique Daguerreotype Photo Beautiful & Very Rare Mother of Pearl Mat fake hair The hallmark on the plate1850s daguerreotype of a man and his wife, identified as Daniel Vanderwater (or his great Grandparents, hard to read), housed in a beautiful papier mache and mother of pearl inlaid case, measuring 7. 5 x 6. 25 closed! A large and impressive case and mat, both of which are extremely rare in this size. The mat itself is 6. 5 x 5 3 8. The daguerreotype is probably around half plate size, possibly a bit larger. The original seals are still intact and the