1/9 plate daguerreotype of a woman with center-parted dark hair smoothed into rounded sections over her ears and drawn back. Her cheeks are hand-tinted pink, and she wears dangling earrings and a round brooch, the brooch accented in gold. Her dark dress has a bold repeating geometric check pattern, gathered bodice and broad white scalloped eyelet collar. Decorative brass mat has a scalloped opening, beaded edging and textured corner ornaments. Gold-tone preserver features embossed flowers and scrolling leaves. Backing paper reads "From A. W. JUDSON'S Picture Gallery, 120 Main Street, MILFORD, MASS." Paper shows age discoloration, creases and tears. Includes mat and preserver only; no case. Image has heavy spotting, surface marks and scratches, with blue-green tarnish around the perimeter.
