Antique Cased Ambrotype Image Young Boy W&WH Lewis
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What we love:
This handsome young boy presents a striking figure in his fancy dress suit complete with cravat, pocket watch, and chain. We don’t know any history about him except that the portrait was shot by W & W H Lewis in New York City. W & W.H. Lewis created some of the first professional cameras in the US. Ambrotypes were introduced in the mid 1850s and are produced on glass. They lack a mirror finish like daguerrerotypes. This is a wonderful example of early photography to add to your collection!
Details:
• Cased ambrotype image
• Dates from the mid-late 1800s
• Embossed case features scroll work and the image of a young girl
• It has two functioning clasps
• Case measures 3 1/8 x 3 5/8”
• Image is 2.5 x 2”
Condition
• In excellent antique condition
• No cracks to the glass
• The case shows some signs of wear from age
• Spine is intact, glass is secure
• Interior is red velvet w gilt paint
• Image is set in an oval matte
• Matte has finish irregularities
• Could use professional cleaning
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Return shipping from anywhere in the US is always FREE. We want you to be delighted with everything you buy from us. If you’re not, please return it at our expense for a full refund.
If you’d like to return something, please contact us or call us at 1-888-682-4402.
Items must be returned in the same condition they were received and where possible, in the original packing materials.
Earrings are not returnable. If your earrings are damaged or defective we will replace them. Once we receive your return and approve your refund, we will credit your original method of payment.
Items returned after 90 days will be refunded as store credit only.
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Welcome to Marmalade Mercantile, your friendly little shop nestled in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Ithaca, NY! We're a family-run business with a passion for curating fresh finds and timeless treasures gathered from near and far, all with a fun and inviting vibe.