I’m really loving this way of matting the daguerreotypes. Having the mat window cut a quarter inch larger than the dag to show the edges and being able to see the plate as a whole really gives it a contemporary feel.

Mat board cut 1/4 inch larger than dag

Mat board cut 1/4 inch larger than dag shown on wall

New occupational portrait gallery with half plate daguerreotypes posted. Part of an ongoing series that will be updated more throughout the summer.

occupational gallery