Captain Gideon Lane 16 - 1855

"Captain Gideon Lane" is a daguerreotype portrait by American photographer Hamilton Campbell, created between 16 and 1855. The small, intimate portrait shows the sitter in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black tie. The subject, Captain Gideon Lane, is presented as a serious and dignified figure, characteristic of daguerreotype portraits of the mid-19th century. This portrait, framed with ornate gold details and a mat, exemplifies the artistry of early photography and its role in capturing individual identity during this era.