Photography US Pre Civil War 1/6 Plate Daguerreotype, Lady Holding Image Case, 1853 Dated

Item #60738 : Original era photography. US 1/6 plate Daguerreotype with original seals. Very petite lady seated with one arm resting on a patterned table cover. She wears a hair comb and bow tie. She is holding what appears to be an image case with a Lyre on the front. Full case with one hook closure in the center. Original note inside February the 10 1853.