Portrait of a Father and Daughter c. 1860s

This anonymous 19th-century daguerreotype, titled "Portrait of a Father and Daughter," captures a tender moment between a father and his young daughter. The father, dressed in formal attire, sits with a stoic expression while his daughter, wearing a simple white dress, holds her hands clasped in her lap. The image is encased in a simple oval frame, a common style of portraiture during the mid-19th century. The dark background of the daguerreotype emphasizes the figures and creates a sense of intimacy. The image showcases the popularity of family portraiture in the 19th century, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.