Unknown woman, photographed in a daguerreotype-style oval case, most likely dating to circa 1853–1857. The off-the-shoulder bodice with a wide neckline, tight corseted waist, and decorative jewelry aligns with mid-1850s fashion rather than the earlier 1840s or later 1860s. Her hairstyle, parted center with smooth side waves and long curls, further supports an early-to-mid 1850s date. The ornate gilt mat and oval presentation are also typical of American and British daguerreotypes from this narro

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