Very interesting stylish lady. Notice the chenille hair net and the black beads above the large neck opening.  Ring on index finger is probably for a fan or reticule that is attached to it by a chain. (like we run a finger through our car key ring)  Probably no hoop which would date it for the midwest area at late 1850s. Back says:  Thomas & Danley, Photographers, Macomb, Illinois.

This lady does not appear to have a maid to do her hair or time to dress it herself.  However, she has spent much time on the style of her sleeve.  In the enlarged view, you will find that the sleeve has one large cuff trimmed with plaid and matching buttons to hold it in place.  The curtain at the edge is the same as the above photo.  Her skirt has an eliptical shape and shows a hoop line.  Shadow shows that the hem does not touch the floor. Back says:  Thomas & Danley, Photographers, Macomb, Illinois.

Interesting older lady.  Nice example of crossed collor with collar pin and undersleeves on tight sleeves.  Decorated hairnet.  Closely spaced buttons.  This CDV was purchased with a matching one of a gentleman who seems to be of a profession of the Clergy or Politics.  I will scan and add it later.  Back says:  Thomas & Danley, Photographers, Macomb, Illinois.

Wonderful younger woman in homespun check dress.  Collar but no undersleeves.  Hairnet, collar pin and wide belt buckle are of interest.  Same chair as the couple at the top.  Assume to be late 1850s.  Back says:  Thomas & Danley, Photographers, Macomb, Illinois.

Little lady with rag procured curls.  Similar carpet and baseboard as the third CDV, so apparently the photographer was not prepared for her as evidenced in the books and box to hold up her lettle feet.  The scuffed looking toe on her shoe is really just the shine of glased (patent) leather. Back says:  Thomas & Danley, Photographers, Macomb, Illinois.  This one has a revenue stamp on the back of 2 cents--U.S. Interior.  Photo of Gearge Washington on stamp.

This little guy's mother must have been quite pleased with this photo.  He's still in "skirts" so must be about 3-4 years of age.  He's a boy cause his hair is parted on the side and his straights (boots) are buttoned on the side.  Swiss embroidery (eyelet) trim and striped stockings add to his "get-up".  Notice his straight head and the floor stand of the contraption to keep it straight and still for the exposture of the camera plate.  His straw hat resides in the seat of the chair.  Back says:  Danley & Co.  Photo........Artists   Macomb, Illinois.

Tintype of two brothers.  Unusual because you can see a man's arm in the upper right hand corner holding a curtain in front of the mother's face.  Her skirt folds and shadows show that she has her ankles crossed to keep the younger brother from falling through her lap.  Older boy has knee boots.  Mother's skirt has a bias insert between the flounce and skirt.  I would assume that this is a frontier family in the 1850s.  The photo was probably taken so that a copy could be sent back east to the relatives.

Lots more to come as I have time to scan them and send them up to the stars..................