Sixth plate daguerreotype studio portrait of a young man wearing a military uniform and tall shako hat, posed with arms crossed and facing the camera. The image is a hand-tinted daguerreotype, with visible tinting to the uniform details and plume. The subject is identified by an accompanying handwritten note as George Carleton Cassard. He is described as serving in the Maryland Volunteers, commissioned as an officer, with service dates noted between 1863 and 1864. The uniform and shako are consistent with mid-19th-century militia or volunteer military dress.

The handwritten identification card visible with the case provides detailed attribution, including the subject’s name, unit affiliation, and dates of service, anchoring the portrait firmly to a documented individual rather than an anonymous sitter. The presence of the shako and formal uniform suggests a deliberate military portrait rather than civilian costuming.

The daguerreotype is housed in a period hinged case with a gilt brass oval mat and decorative floral border. The interior features a red velvet pad, and the exterior is a blind-embossed leather case with ornamental design. The original seals appear intact. No photographer’s imprint is visible on the mat or case.