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
