Victorian daguerreotype case made by Littlefield, Parson & Co. This is a Union case with a patented embracing hinge. The thermoplastic case was created by heating the combination or the union of several materials that included fibrous material, wood fiber, gum shellac and color dye, thus the name “Union Case. The case does not have a photo, or any glass. Some one cut a piece a of clear plastic in case you wish to insert a photo.In wonderful condition the case measures 3 inch by 2.5 inch by 3/4 inch.