{"product_id":"antique-cased-ambrotype-image-young-boy-w-wh-lewis","title":"Antique Cased Ambrotype Image Young Boy W\u0026WH Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; W H Lewis in New York City. W \u0026amp; 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •    Cased ambrotype image \u003cbr\u003e    •    Dates from the mid-late 1800s\u003cbr\u003e    •    Embossed case features scroll work and the image of a young girl\u003cbr\u003e    •    It has two functioning clasps\u003cbr\u003e    •    Case measures 3 1\/8 x 3 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003e    •    Image is 2.5 x 2”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •    In excellent antique condition\u003cbr\u003e    •    No cracks to the glass\u003cbr\u003e    •    The case shows some signs of wear from age\u003cbr\u003e    •    Spine is intact, glass is secure\u003cbr\u003e    •    Interior is red velvet w gilt paint\u003cbr\u003e    •    Image is set in an oval matte\u003cbr\u003e    •    Matte has finish irregularities\u003cbr\u003e    •    Could use professional cleaning\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marmalade Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53455960015121,"sku":"26B-23-04","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6361\/2433\/files\/antique-cased-ambrotype-image-young-boy-wwh-lewis-4900674.jpg?v=1776997811","url":"https:\/\/marmalademercantile.com\/products\/antique-cased-ambrotype-image-young-boy-w-wh-lewis","provider":"Marmalade Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}