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Eclipse of the Sun, May 26, 1854
William Langenheim (American, 1807–1874); Frederick Langenheim (American, 1809–1879)
Daguerreotype; 1 1/4 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 cm) to 2 13/16 x 2 5/16 in. (7.2 x 5.9 cm)
Gilman Paper Company Collection (L.1995.2.118a–g)