Identified Photos

David & Sophia Ayers

This exquisite photograph is in pristine condition and I was thrilled to find it. The photo is of David Ayers and his wife, Sophia H. [Day] Ayers. Taken shortly after their marriage in March of 1856, the handwritten note tells a sad story for this couple. David Ayers was born Wapakoneta, Ohio on July 27, […]

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Identified Photos

Frank McIntosh’s Photo Album

I purchased this unique little photo album containing very small daguerreotype photos because, honestly, I just couldn’t pass it up. The photo album itself measures 3.5 inches by 3 inches, and the photos measure 1 inch by .5 inches. The album belonged to Frank A. McIntosh of 198 Congress Street, Detroit, Michigan, as is dated January 19th, 1890

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