Untitled (Portrait of David and Christianna Palmer with daughters Sophia Magdalena, Christianna, and Regina A. Frederick) 1847

This daguerreotype by William Langenheim, taken in 1847, depicts the Palmer family. It features David and Christianna Palmer, seated in the center, with their daughters Sophia Magdalena, Christianna, and Regina A. Frederick standing behind them. The image showcases the early use of daguerreotype, a process that revolutionized portraiture in the mid-19th century. The crisp detail and intimate portrayal of the Palmer family demonstrate the burgeoning artistic and technical sophistication of the daguerreotype medium.