Consists of a cased daguerreotype, 9.5x12 centimeters, "Miss Elizabeth Jones of Charleston South Carolina my particular friend -- taken by my request winter of 1845-6. The likeness is good but only imprefectly represents the bright animation of a lovely face. N. Hav. May 16-1846 (over) B.S./Brought by Mrs. Shepard with a duplicate -- more perfect as a work of art but not so good a likeness" handwritten on a card enclosed in the case. Estate of Benjamin Silliman, Jr., gift of Mrs. Pugsley and Mrs. Winchester Bennett.