Quarter plate daguerreotype depicting a young child seated in a studio chair, presented in an oval brass mat within a decorative pressed-paper case. The image shows applied tinting to the cheeks and clothing, with a dark, softly mottled background consistent with mid-19th century studio portraiture. The child faces forward with a direct, steady expression, wearing a patterned jacket over a light blouse with a wide collar and loose trousers, consistent with the 1850s. No photographer’s imprint visible.

The child is seated upright with both hands resting on the sides of the chair, legs slightly apart, and feet forward in small dark shoes. The jacket displays a checkered pattern with light trim along the edges, and the blouse features a pale bib front. The oval brass mat frames the figure tightly, with a narrow inner rim separating the image from the gilt surround.

The case exterior shows a repeating border design in relief around the edge, and the interior presents a warm gilt-toned liner surrounding the image. The hinge and outer edges are partially visible, with no readable markings or inscriptions present.