Sixth plate daguerreotype depicting a post mortem portrait of an adult woman, likely dating to the early to mid-1850s based on dress and presentation. The sitter is shown in repose, arranged horizontally within the frame, a format commonly associated with memorial photography of the period. The image is housed behind a gilt brass mat, with no photographer’s imprint visible.

The woman is positioned lying on her back with her head turned slightly to one side, her eyes closed and facial expression relaxed. She wears a light-colored bonnet with ruffled edging framing her face, and a dark garment or shroud covers her body from the shoulders downward. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing on the head and upper torso, with a plain, unadorned background that emphasizes the stillness of the figure.

The mat opening follows a rectangular form with gently curved corners, closely framing the subject and reinforcing the intimate scale of the image. No decorative studio props are visible, and no printed text appears within the image area. The restrained presentation and direct focus on the face are consistent with mid-19th century post mortem portrait conventions.