This sixth plate daguerreotype presents a studio portrait of two young women, one standing and one seated, posed in close physical proximity with an arm resting gently on the other’s shoulder. The image appears to be a daguerreotype on a polished metal plate, housed in a hinged case with a gilt brass mat and red velvet pad. The women wear mid-19th century dresses with fitted bodices, decorative cuffs, and center-parted hairstyles arranged close to the head, consistent with studio portrait conventions of the 1850s.

The composition emphasizes intimacy and familial or social closeness through the deliberate pose and shared space. Such paired portraits were common in daguerreian studios and often depict sisters, close relatives, or intimate friends, though no identifying inscription or label is visible to confirm the relationship. The plain studio backdrop and careful hand placement reflect standard daguerreotype portrait practices of the period.

The image is housed in a leather-covered case with an embossed exterior and a geometric-patterned gilt brass mat framing the plate. No photographer’s imprint, studio label, or handwritten identification is visible on the case or plate.