Sixth plate daguerreotype studio portrait depicting a young boy seated and holding a large white rabbit in his arms. The image is presented in a full gilt brass mat and preserver and housed in a leather-covered wood case. The reflective surface, fine detail, and tonal characteristics are consistent with the daguerreotype process. The boy is formally posed on a chair, dressed in a dark buttoned jacket, and faces the camera directly. No photographer’s imprint or studio identification is visible.

The presence of the rabbit appears personal rather than theatrical. The animal is held closely and naturally, suggesting a familiar or favored pet rather than a generic studio accessory. Portraits of children with their own animals are uncommon in daguerreotype-era photography, as the technical demands of the process made such sittings difficult. When they do occur, they tend to reflect a deliberate choice by the family to document a meaningful relationship rather than a decorative convention.

The portrait is backed by a painted studio background depicting a landscape with trees, a common feature of mid-19th-century portrait studios intended to create depth and visual context. The image remains sealed behind glass within its original mat and case. No handwritten inscriptions or identifying text are present.