Untitled (Portrait of a Man) 1855

This anonymous daguerreotype portrait captures a man in formal attire, likely a middle-class gentleman of the time. He wears a black top hat, waistcoat, and trousers with a white shirt underneath, giving a glimpse into fashion trends of the mid-19th century. The portrait, created in 1855, showcases the detail and artistry of the daguerreotype process, capturing the subject's features with sharp precision. This intimate portrait provides a window into everyday life during a pivotal era in American history, preserving the image of an unnamed individual for generations to come.