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Invented by Frederick Scott Archer as a cheaper alternative to the daguerreotype, the ambrotype was popular from the 1850’s to 1890’s. The image is made as a negative on a piece of glass, then placed against a black background to make it look like a positive. Ambrotypes were also popular due to their appearance: unlike the shiny, easy-to-tarnish daguerreotypes, they made for a cleaner looking finish.
From Mathew Brady’s Civil War photos to Ansel Adams’ nature work to Irving Penn’s magazine shots, photography since its inception has been highly collectible. This page focuses on some early forms: photogravure, daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes and CDVs (cartes de visite).
Explore the history, art, and science of antique daguerreotypes. Includes extensive galleries browsable by subject … [more]
Jack and Beverly Wilgus' personal collection website, of which the most interesting areas are: strongmen and strong… [more]
This showcase of vintage cameras and photography is plainly designed, but the camera collection and related referen… [more]
Photographer Mark Katzman's comprehensive and beautiful reference site and collection of Photogravure. A must for p… [more]
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Half-plate Ambrotype Of Zachary Taylor?$199.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
5 Antique Ambrotype Glass Photo 2 Identified 1 Pair$149.99 Ends Monday 2 bids
Large Antique 1/2 Plate Ambrotype - Boy W/ Dog Portrait$127.50 Ends Wednesday 8 bids
Antique Ambrotype Glass Photo Little Boy & Big Dog$104.01 Ends Monday 7 bids
146: Five Ambrotype Portraits In Union Cases,$100.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
1/9th Plate Ruby Ambrotype Pretty Young Woman$86.10 Ends in 8 hours 11 bids
1/6 Plate ~civil War Soldier~ Ruby Ambrotype$73.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids
10: Ninth Plate Ruby Ambrotype Of An Armed Yank,$70.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Antique Civil War Ambrotype Photo Lady And Gentleman$66.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids
Rare Vintage Gold Locket Images Civil War Ambrotype$61.00 Ends Monday 8 bids
Civil War Soldier Ruby Ambrotype Wh Werst Company C Pa $58.02 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Great Ambrotype Of Civil War Soldier? Mule Skinner? $44.44 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Four Antique Civil War Era Ambrotype Photos$43.25 Ends Wednesday 7 bids
Rare Gold Miner Ambrotype ~ Occupational Image$38.51 Ends Monday 3 bids
Highly Tinted 1/6 Plate Civil War Era Ambrotype - Se $32.76 Ends Thursday 4 bids
2 Young Child Sixth Plate Antique Ambrotype Photographs$31.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids
Amber Glass Ambrotype Mother & Daughter W Bonnets$26.10 Ends in 8 hours 3 bids
1860s Ambrotype Lovely Young Maine Girl W/ Gold Jewelry$23.50 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Cased 1/2 Plate Ambrotype, Portrait, Well-dressed Boy$23.49 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Ambrotype Pretty Young Woman W Hint Of Smile 1/9th$21.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Civil War-era Ambrotype Photo Military Patent Case Man$21.50 Ends Monday 5 bids
Ambrotype Hatted Man With Beard Holds His Lapel Sealed$20.60 Ends in 7 hours 5 bids
Ambrotype Woman Wrapped In Heavy Shawl$20.60 Ends in 7 hours 6 bids
Civil War 1/6 Plate Ambrotype Double Armed Sergeant$19.99 Ends Friday 1 bid
Ambrotype Photo Of Man In Leather Covered Case$19.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
1/9 Plate Ruby Ambrotype Woman In Checked Dress$18.83 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Antique Daguerreotype/ambrotype Of Boy Wearing Hat$15.49 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Ambrotype - Young Woman Photograph - Ornate Case$14.49 Ends Monday 2 bids
Antique Daguerreotype/ambrotype-charlotte Low$12.95 Ends in 23 hours 1 bid
Victorian Ambrotype Child Infant Photograph Case Copper$11.50 Ends Monday 3 bids
Civil War Union Soldier W/ Kepi Ambrotype Texas$11.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
1860s Union Ambrotype-unknown Major Lt Colonel Officer$10.50 Ends Monday 2 bids
"42" Antique Photos Daguerreotype,ambrotype,tintype,cdv$10.49 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Mid 19th Century Daguerreotype Ambrotype Embossed Case$10.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Ambrotype, Family Of Four. The Brass Case Is Apart,$9.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Old Ambrotype Matted And Framed In Wood Case$9.99 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Ambrotype 1/9 Plate Wood Leather Case$9.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Highly Tinted Quarter Plate Ambrotype - Very Nice Case$9.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Ambrotype Woman Sits And Clasps Hands$9.95 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Antique Ambrotype Photo Of Family With Young Children$9.79 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Daguerreotype Or Ambrotype Old Tin Type Photo Hard Case$8.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Rare- 1800's -biddeford Pool,maine- Ambrotype Photo Lot$4.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Ambrotype Antique Picture On Glass Frame Girl Dress $2.99 Ends Friday 1 bid
1800s Miniature Photo Period Frame Ambrotype$2.25 Ends Thursday 3 bids
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