Untitled [portrait of a young girl] 1858 - 1869

Jeremiah Gurney's "Untitled [portrait of a young girl]" (1858-1869) is a small, detailed daguerreotype, a photographic process popular in the 19th century. The portrait features a young girl in a white dress with frilled, pink sleeves, posed in a formal manner with her hands clasped. The ornate gold frame and velvet case are characteristic of the era, highlighting the significance of this image as a cherished family memento. The daguerreotype, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into the life of a young girl in the mid-19th century.