1840s Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Closed Dag Sealed Shew Case Stars The photo is in very

The photo is in very good antique condition

where it was found

Dimensions of the mount are 6 x 4

Behind him is a painted scenic backdrop of what looks like a lake or shoreline scene

1840s Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Closed Dag Sealed Shew Case Stars The photo is in verySixth plate daguerreotype of a woman seated next to a table with several books. She has tinted cheeks and painted gold jewelry, and in her hand she's holding either a closed daguerreotype or book, I can't tell for sure. The original seals are very thin and fragile but mostly still in place. Underside of the glass is dirty but can be cleaned no damage noted.. a few of the specks might be tiny mold spiders, but I can't examine under magnification at the