Sixth plate daguerreotype studio portrait of a bearded adult man posed half length, raising his right index finger upward in a deliberate gesture. He wears a dark coat over a waistcoat and light shirt with a high collar, and a dark cravat tied at the neck. A watch chain is visible across the waistcoat. His direct gaze and the unusual raised hand suggest an intentional, expressive pose rather than a conventional resting posture. The image is housed in a period hinged case with a gilt brass mat and patterned velvet pad. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

Gestural poses of this type are uncommon in daguerreian portraiture, which more typically favored restrained, neutral stances due to long exposure times. When present, such gestures may reflect religious conviction, rhetorical emphasis, or personal symbolism chosen by the sitter rather than a standardized studio convention.

The daguerreotype remains in its original case, featuring a decorative gilt mat with rounded corners and a textured velvet interior. The exterior shows an embossed leather surface with a floral motif. No handwritten identifications or inscriptions are visible.