Oval picture in rectangular frame with velvet backing. Buchanan facing almost front, dark suite, white tie. Back of frame 'Daguerreotype presented to President Buchanan by J. Henry Brown-1851'
Daguerreotype of Harriet Lane. Full bust length view, facing right. Her hair is coiled and pinned back. She is wearing a dark jacket over a white blouse, with a white lace collar. Broach at her neck and long earrings are prominent. Gold matting around image. Image mounted inside of book-type case of black leather and red velvet inner lining. Two hook clasps.
This daguerreotype represents the earliest known image of Harriet Lane, niece of President James Buchanan. This likeness might have been photographed ca. 1845, Harriet Lane would have been about fifteen years old.
l. Mrs. John Donachy and niece, Emily Elizabeth Bateman; 2. John Donachy and nephew, William H. Bateman, Jr.; 3. Mrs. William H. Bateman-1st; 4. Mrs. William H. Bateman-2nd
Alexander Hood, father of Mary Bernarda Hood married to Adam Ross Black (wedding announcement from newspaper in case) Note pasted to top of case: "Alexander Hood, 'Fat Boy' of Lancaster Court, one of two Alexanders" .
Theresa Jones Dorwart and her brothers Joseph Jones, Washington Jones, or Freeland Jones (they are not identified specifically). All were raised by Josephine Maxwell, sister to their mother Elizabeth Boley Jones. (note with more information in case)
