Sixth plate daguerreotype studio portrait of a seated man posed at a table, holding a pen in his right hand while a pocket watch chain is visible across his waistcoat. An open book or ledger rests on the tabletop beside him. He wears a dark coat, waistcoat, and cravat, with hair brushed back and prominent sideburns, consistent with mid-19th-century male fashion. The image is presented in a period hinged case with a gilt brass mat featuring a shaped opening. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

The deliberate inclusion of writing implements and a pocket watch reflects a common daguerreian studio convention, using props to convey literacy, professional identity, or attentiveness rather than documenting a specific activity or event. The composed pose and direct gaze align with formal portrait practices of the 1840s to early 1850s.

The daguerreotype remains housed in its original case with patterned velvet pad and embossed leather exterior. The mat shows decorative tooling, and the interior retains its original materials. No handwritten identifications or inscriptions are visible.