Antique 1850s Ambrotype Union Case Civil War Era 1/6 Plate Not Daguerreotype
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| Management number | 36233388 | Release Date | 2026/01/05 | List Price | $90.00 | Model Number | 36233388 | ||
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Antique 1850s Ambrotype Union Case Civil War Era 1/6 Plate Not Daguerreotype
Original mid-19th century ambrotype photograph of an unknown young man, circa 1854–1865, housed in its original gutta-percha Union case.
This early photographic process was created on glass using the collodion method, producing a direct positive image. The portrait exhibits the characteristic silvery, mirror-like appearance seen in authentic ambrotypes, especially when viewed at an angle or against a dark background. Sorry about the camera/light reflection but was trying to capture a closeup of the subject.
The image is mounted behind a gilt brass mat and protective glass, with a cloth pad opposite. Case shows age-appropriate wear consistent with over 150 years of history.
Ambrotypes were popular from the mid-1850s to early 1860s and predate paper photographs. Each image is one-of-a-kind and cannot be reproduced.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Other |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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George MacDonald
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