Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of an unidentified woman, housed in a thermoplastic case, dating to about the late 1850s to early 1860s based on dress and presentation. The sitter is shown seated in a studio setting, posed formally and facing the camera with a direct, unsmiling expression. Hand-applied tinting is visible, particularly in the jewelry and small accents of the clothing, while the image retains strong clarity and tonal range typical of mid-period daguerreian work.

The woman wears a dark dress with a fitted bodice and gathered sleeves, accented by a long chain necklace extending to the waist and a smaller brooch at the collar, both highlighted with applied color. She is seated in an ornately carved chair with scrolling detail visible at the back, and her right hand rests lightly near her lap while the left is placed on the armrest. A floral arrangement appears at the right edge of the composition, adding depth to the otherwise plain studio backdrop.

The oval mat is elaborately stamped with floral and scroll motifs, framing the image tightly and emphasizing the sitter’s face and upper body. Her hair is parted at the center and drawn back smoothly over the ears, where small hoop earrings are visible. No photographer’s imprint or identifying inscription is visible within the image or case.