Hidden Mother Wearing Daguerreian Brooch of Man 1/9 Plate Daguerreotype H339

Description

This daguerreotype features a hidden mother wearing a daguerreian brooch of a man. Was he the father? The child's dress was faintly tinted pink.
The 1/9 plate was resealed with new glass and the half case measures about 2.5 x 3 inches.