Portrait of a Woman c. 1860

This anonymous daguerreotype portrait of a woman, dating back to around 1860, captures the subject in a seated pose, her gaze directed towards the viewer. She is adorned with a delicate lace collar and bracelet, and a long, ornate necklace. The image is framed in an oval, a common feature in 19th-century portraiture, emphasizing the subject's importance and individuality. Daguerreotypes, like this one, were a popular form of photography in the mid-19th century, capturing detailed and intimate portraits that remain a treasured testament to the lives of those who lived during that era.