1/9 plate daguerreotype of a seated gentleman with dark hair combed back, a chinstrap beard and clean-shaven upper lip. His cheeks are hand-tinted pink. He wears a dark coat with broad lapels, dark waistcoat, white shirt with turned-down collar and dark bow tie, with one hand resting on a chair arm. Oval brass mat features leafy scrollwork and a patterned inner border; gold-tone preserver has embossed flowers and curling leaves. Full wood/composite case has matching embossed covers with a central oval floral panel surrounded by symmetrical scrolls and shaped borders. Rust-red velvet pillow bears a pressed flower and leafy stem design. Latch is present. Image has numerous scratches, scuffs, spots, edge tarnish and irregular damage at right. Case has edge and spine wear with covering losses.
