This is a daguerreotype of a painting of a boy, housed in a thermoplastic union case.

The boy looks prim and proper. He has beautiful big eyes.

SIZE. Sixth plate.

HOUSING. Full union case. Clasp works. Good condition.

CONDITION. Very good condition. Old glass replaced with high-quality, hand-cut borosilicate glass by Derek French. Resealed.

APPEARANCE. Sharp. Excellent contrast.