Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of an unidentified adult man, seated and facing the camera, wearing a plain work shirt, vest, and neckwear, with a full beard and mustache. The image is housed in a period hinged case with a gilt oval mat and red velvet pad. The photographic surface, mat style, and case construction are consistent with American daguerreotype practice of the mid-19th century, circa the 1850s. No photographer’s imprint or identifying text is visible.

The sitter’s clothing and direct, unsentimental presentation suggest a working-class subject rather than a studio “gentleman” portrait. Based on attire alone, the figure can be described conservatively as a workman. He may be a gold miner, there is no visible tool, inscription, or contextual element in the image itself that confirms a specific occupation besides his shirt.

The daguerreotype is presented in a decorative gilt mat with patterned corners, set within a leather-covered case embossed with a grapevine motif on the exterior. The interior retains its original red velvet lining. No handwriting or labels are visible on the case or mat.