Sixth plate daguerreotype post-mortem portrait of a young child laid out on a bed or pillow, eyes closed and hands carefully arranged at the waist. The child wears a light-colored dress, and a small floral element rests at the chest, a common funerary detail in mid-19th-century mourning imagery. The composition is tightly framed and solemn, emphasizing repose and stillness rather than studio artifice. The image is housed in a period hinged case with a gilt brass mat and red velvet lining. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

Post-mortem daguerreotypes were a widely accepted form of memorial portraiture in the 1840s and 1850s, particularly for children, who were often photographed only after death. The careful positioning, bedding, and inclusion of flowers reflect established mourning practices intended to preserve a final likeness rather than create a conventional portrait.

The daguerreotype is presented in its original case with an ornate embossed leather exterior. The mat features a scalloped opening, and the interior retains its original velvet pad. No visible inscriptions or handwritten identifications are present.