Seed Pearl Necklace and Bracelets

[Donna]

(04-27-2018 05:02 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Donna, have you ever sent a copy of the the image to Dr. James Cornelius for analysis? Dr. Cornelius is the curator for the Lincoln Collection at the Abraham Lincoln Public Library and Museum. Over the years he has helped me a lot with photo identification. Possibly you could contact him, and then post his opinion on this forum. Just an idea. I, for one, would be very interested in his opinion.

Thank you, Roger, for the suggestion!
In all seriousness, without so much as a hint of sarcasm or facetiousness, please allow me to echo Gene’s comments regarding you, and your website. I’ve been on your other website countless times and it is indeed quite informative pursuant to both Abe and Mary Lincoln, and a valuable resource for those wishing to gain knowledge of either of them. I’ve also emailed you multiple times over the years for the purpose of research and received quick, courteous replies each and every time. Thank you sincerely!
As to the suggestion itself, I’d like to respond with a few points, with absolutely no malice or sarcasm intended.
The quarter-plate daguerreotype of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln has been available for public scrutiny in some form or fashion for over twenty years now. It is currently on display at... abeandmarydag.com ...as noted on this thread previously on a couple of occasions. There is nothing I can send Dr. Cornelius to examine that he can’t see (it’s highly unlikely he hasn’t already) on the website (short of arranging a viewing of the actual daguerreotype). There are images of the dag in the original brass mat prior to having been opened for cleaning and scanning, and images of the dag after having been ‘flipped’ during the scanning process to show the Lincolns as they actually appeared. So if you truly have a genuine interest in his opinion, I would humbly suggest that you streamline the process by going directly to the source via email or phone since you are already on familiar terms with Dr. Cornelius, and ask him to view the site and respond to you directly. But as I’ve stated several times on this thread, I have zero interest in his, or anybody else’s OPINION. I’m interested in concise, factual, delineated commentary relative to the dag in question that lends itself to debate. I can’t debate opinion, though I can have some fun with it. As evidenced by many of the posts on this thread, indisputable facts in conjunction with logic and common sense simply can’t penetrate opinion if one’s opinion is devoid of accompanying underlying ‘facts’ that can be neutralized with unassailable evidence through debate. My observations about the identity of the couple pictured in the dag image are not shaped by my ‘opinion’, but rather by visual evidentiary facts that are simply incontrovertible. A lot of these in the form of unique identifying characteristics are laid out like a road map on the website for any objective individual willing to look at them. The Lincoln community has shown no inclination or willingness to offer anything BUT opinion, or silence. I respectfully asked you specifically, Roger, to explain your dismissive comment about the Abe & Mary dag with something factual in nature and you refused to engage. If you truly believe the dag is not even worthy of consideration, why the suggestion to contact Dr. Cornelius? You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but there can never be a debate about the merits of the authenticity, or lack thereof, of the dag without a willingness to present your argument against it.
One more point, Roger, as to why I won’t be pursuing your suggestion. You are undoubtedly aware of the description of insanity widely attributed to Albert Einstein,.....one who does the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results. I ain’t crazy. After twenty plus years, I don’t forsee anything even remotely resembling a concise, factual, delineated argument springing forth from Dr. James Cornelius, or anyone else in the Lincoln community for that matter, in opposition to, or most definitely in support of, the authenticity of the Abe & Mary dag. There is no opposing argument that can withstand scrutiny. And we all know that a supporting argument will never be forthcoming from this crowd. One need look no further than this thread to understand that. An objective entity unencumbered........