John Garnder Dillman Engleheart 19 - 1860

This 19th-century daguerreotype by Jeremiah Gurney depicts John Garnder Dillman Engleheart, a prominent figure in the Minneapolis community. Gurney, a well-known photographer active in the mid-19th century, captured Engleheart in a formal portrait, highlighting his presence and status. The image showcases the meticulous detail and refined aesthetic characteristic of daguerreotype photography, a significant early photographic process. This photograph is a testament to the development of portraiture in the 19th century, capturing a moment in time that reveals the individual and their place in society.