Antique 1/6 Ambrotype Portrait Two Victorian Women Sisters Ornate Full Case (W)

USD 49.96

Condition: Used

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View Antique 1/6 Ambrotype Portrait Two Victorian Women Sisters Ornate Full Case (W) with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This mid-19th-century photograph features a clear, stable positive image captured on a glass plate with excellent character and composition. Type: Original Ambrotype Photo (Positive Image on Glass). Historical Note : Ambrotypes were commonly produced between the 1850s and 1860s and are unique, one-of-a-kind images on glass. Antique 1/6 Plate Ambrotype Photograph - Two Victorian Women in Ornate Full Case Up for sale is an authentic, original 1/6 plate ambrotype double portrait featuring two Victorian women. This mid-19th-century photograph features a clear, stable positive image captured on a glass plate with excellent character and composition. Item Specifics: Type: Original Ambrotype Photo (Positive Image on Glass) Size: 1/6 Plate (Approx. 2.75 inches x 3.25 inches) Subject: Double Portrait of Two Women (Sisters / Friends) Era: Victorian / Civil War Era (Circa 1850s-1860s) Condition Details: Overall Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age. Displays typical signs of wear throughout. Image Plate: Good clarity and nice detail on both subjects, showing one woman in a light checkered patterned dress and the other in a dark dress. Typical minor tarnish ring and dust behind the glass plate. Mat & Glass: Outlined by a highly ornate, stamped decorative brass matting with intricate floral scrollwork borders. The protective cover glass is intact and stable. Housing: Set in its original embossed leatherette full case featuring a beautiful geometric and floral design. The spine hinge is intact and fully connected, allowing the case halves to open and close normally. The left interior features a plush, deep pinkish-red velvet pad with decorative relief stamping. Historical Note :  Ambrotypes were commonly produced between the 1850s and 1860s and are unique, one-of-a-kind images on glass. This example offers a tangible connection to early photographic history and 19th-century family portraiture. We will combine shipping if you purchase multiple Ambrotype Photos Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.