Portrait of a Young Man c. 1860

This daguerreotype, created by Isaac Rehn circa 1860, captures a young African American man in a formal portrait. The subject is seated and dressed in a suit, with a somber expression that hints at the social realities of the time. The image's detail and the use of a gold-toned mat frame add to its historical significance, offering a glimpse into the lives of Black Americans in the mid-19th century. This portrait, while small in size, provides a powerful testament to the individual dignity and humanity captured through early photographic techniques.