A sixth plate ambrotype depicting an unidentified young man posed in a studio setting, dressed in naval-style clothing. He wears a dark round sailor cap, a loose dark blouse or jumper, and a prominent bow at the neck, consistent with mid-19th-century maritime attire. The subject is shown seated, facing forward, with one hand resting on a support and the other positioned in his lap. The image is an ambrotype on glass, identifiable by its soft tonal range and clarity when viewed against a dark backing.

The sailor’s attire aligns with civilian or military nautical dress of the late 1850s to early 1860s. Such clothing was worn by naval personnel as well as merchant seamen, and similar styles were adopted by the United States Navy during the Civil War period. No insignia, rank markings, or printed identifiers are visible, so any military association remains speculative based solely on dress.

The ambrotype is housed in a full case with an oval brass mat featuring ornate scroll and geometric decoration. No photographer’s imprint, studio label, or handwritten identification is present within the case.