A poignant sixth plate daguerreotype which captures the serene post mortem portrait of a woman surrounded by white bedding, giving the impression of her resting peacefully in a “sea of white.” The delicate lighting and soft composition reflect the reverence and care taken during this mid-19th-century mourning practice. Her face is calm, with a slight expression of serenity, a characteristic detail often seen in Victorian post mortem photography. The image is housed in a thermoplastic case.