Daguerreotype of Ellen and William Pearsoll and their four children (three girls, one boy). Plastic picture frame encircles photo with bright copper mat. Black of frame is made of leather or wood.
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.
Unidentified man. Inside case beneath picture reads "Friend John, please remember your friend [?] the many pleasant [?day] nights we have had together"
