#5 1857 Pair of NinthPlateAmbrotypes – Two Women – Crisp & Sharp – Littlefield,Parsons & Co. Union Case (Successors to A.P. Critchlow) –Excellent Images – Woman Holding a Book – Exterior Case Damage
Pair of original ninthplate ambrotypesfeaturing two women, each preserved in excellent conditionwith crisp detail, strong contrast, and no cracks or deterioration.Both images present beautifully and retain the clarity and depthcharacteristic of highquality mid19thcenturyambrotype photography.
The woman on the right is shown holding abook, a desirable photographic prop that adds character,symbolism, and visual interest. Bookholding portraits aresought after by collectors because they often indicate literacy,refinement, or religious devotion.
The ambrotypes are housed in an original Littlefield,Parsons & Co. thermoplastic Union case, the respectedsuccessors to A.P. Critchlow. Their cases are known for deep, sharpmolded designs and high durability. This example shows damageto the outer bottom and sides, consistent with age andhandling, but the interior components remain intact and of ninthplate ambrotypes
Women with crisp, sharp images
Excellent clarity and contrast
No damage to either ambrotype
Woman on right holding a book (desirable prop)
Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Union case
Successors to A.P. Critchlow
Damage to outer bottom and sides (ageconsistent)
Mid19thcentury ambrotype photography
A strong and visually appealing pair of ambrotypes in a desirableLittlefield & Parsons case — enhanced by the rare inclusion ofa book prop. Ideal for collectors of early photography, thermoplasticcases, and Civil Warera portraiture.
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