A half plate daguerreotype, likely by the esteemed Jeremiah Gurney, featuring "Irwig's brother Darius Durrie" as noted. The young child is seated on a table with his feet resting on an ornate posing chair, wearing a delightful plaid outfit. The image captures slight motion in the face, adding character to an otherwise pristine portrait. The daguerreotype is housed in an exceptional push-button leather case with an intact clasp.