Portrait of a Woman c. 1845

This daguerreotype, created circa 1845 by an unknown artist, depicts the portrait of a woman in a patterned dress. The image is slightly faded, leaving the subject’s features somewhat obscured, but the sitter’s posture and attire provide a glimpse into 19th-century fashion. The small size of the daguerreotype, a popular photographic medium of the time, suggests it was likely intended for personal use or as a memento. The piece offers a glimpse into the early days of photography and the emerging practice of portraiture.