Sixth plate daguerreotype of a seated man posed with an open book, dressed in a dark coat, waistcoat, and bow tie, and wearing a light, hand-colored red and blue tinted sash. The format, presentation, and use of applied color are consistent with mid-19th century daguerreotype portraiture. The sash, worn diagonally across the torso, indicates a fraternal or organizational affiliation, a motif occasionally encountered in formal studio portraits of the period.

The sitter faces the camera directly, his right hand resting across the open pages while his left arm is positioned at his side. The sash shows visible floral decoration in red and blue, standing out against the otherwise monochrome image. The clothing is formal and carefully arranged, with the waistcoat and bow tie clearly defined, and the composition centers the figure tightly within the plate.

The image is housed in a gilt brass preserver with a scalloped mat opening and is contained within a black leather case featuring a geometric paneled design. The exterior shows a fine pebbled texture with multiple ruled borders forming a recessed rectangular pattern, and the case is fitted with a central brass clasp and a diagonal closing strap. No photographer’s imprint is visible.