This 19th-century daguerreotype captures a seated woman housed in a classic brown leather case featuring a scrolling floral motif on the cover. The interior is lined with red velvet and showcases an embossed eagle with the name T.H. Newcomer centered above within a decorative scrolled border. The piece exhibits an aged patina throughout. The portrait measures approximately 3 5/8 in. H x 3 1/8 in. W, Age-appropriate wear to the case and chemical oxidation to the portrait.