Untitled (Portrait of a Carpenter) 1857

This daguerreotype, "Untitled (Portrait of a Carpenter)," depicts a man in his workshop, captured in 1857 by an unknown artist. The subject appears to be using a plane, a tool used to smooth wood, highlighting his profession as a carpenter. The image is framed in a traditional oval, a style common in daguerreotype portraiture, which contributes to the timeless and dignified air of the piece. The detail captured in the tools and the man's posture suggest the work was done by a skilled daguerreotypist.