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Antique Ambrotype in Half Case w/Brass Insert South Carolina Gentleman - $39 - (Statesboro, GA)

This is an antique Ambrotype in a half case with brass all around the picture. The subject of the picture is a South Carolina Gentleman and it is a pre-Civil War era photo. The gentleman's cheeks have been tinted a pinkish color. This print viewing area is an oval approximately 1-5/8" X 2" and the overall is 2-3/8" X 3". The case bottom half including the glass and the back is in relatively good condition for its age. The top half is not present. Ambrotype was introduced in the 1850's and was replaced in the 1860's. It is a photograph on glass made by a variant of the wet plate collodion process (Wikipedia). This is a rare vintage photo that would make a great addition to your collection for its historical photograph value. Be sure to look the photos over well and use eBay's zoom tool and ask any questions that you have before you decide to purchase. It is our policy to NOT accept returns or give refunds. Go to Glossy Ibis Studio on eBay to see all of our other art, frames, and many other very unique items listed there. 1811212.

Antique Ambrotype in Half Case w/Brass Insert South Carolina Gentleman
Antique Ambrotype in Half Case w/Brass Insert South Carolina Gentleman
Antique Ambrotype in Half Case w/Brass Insert South Carolina Gentleman

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Posted in Statesboro, GA, Collectibles
From ebay.com - 1 month ago