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52 Ancestors in 52 weeks - Week 2

The Week 2 prompt for Amy Johnson Crow's  "52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks"  blogging challenge is "Favourite Photo." I really can't think of a favourite photo. I've agonised over which one to share. I have been fortunate to have been given many photographs from both my sides of my husband's and my family. Many are portraits in huge decorative frames. I can see eight now; there are many others in boxes and old suitcases. However, I won't share one of those. I have another unknown family group which is a favourite because the caption on the back reads, "From all of us to all of you." Thanks. However, I’ve decided to share one of my very small photographs. I have five photographs that are in little cases with delicate clasps. I am certain that two of them are  daguerreotypes as the images can only be seen in certain positions or angles which can be very frustrating. Daguerreotypes and possible ambrotypes- one is missing its cover  ...