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The image is a prime example of mid-19th-century portraiture. During this era, daguerreotypes were the first commercially successful photographic process. Because the images were monochromatic and often appeared somewhat "ghostly" due to long exposure times, artists frequently applied delicate hand-tinting to the cheeks, clothing, and jewelry of the subjects to provide a more lifelike and "healthy" appearance. Visual Analysis

The chemical transition of silver-plated copper into a mirror-like image. 5423290_050.jpg

inches), it was a common size for family keepsakes and was usually protected behind glass in a decorative leather or thermoplastic case. Archival Significance The image is a prime example of mid-19th-century portraiture