Untitled [boy] 1852 - 1858

This daguerreotype by Jeremiah Gurney, a prominent American photographer active in the mid-19th century, features a young boy in a military uniform. Dated between 1852 and 1858, the portrait captures the boy’s youthful features with striking clarity and detail, typical of the daguerreotype process. The boy’s uniform, holding a drum and a hat, suggests his connection to a military band or group, highlighting the importance of music and military traditions in 19th-century America. Now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this daguerreotype provides a glimpse into the lives of young boys during this period.