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scottvez
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This a Ninth plate ambrotype of a woman knitting and dates from about 1855- 1863.
Occupational images have a good following and most collectors include domestic duties in the occupational genre.
The image has excellent clarity and contrast and will show great when I put it into a case. This probably deserves a thermoplastic case!
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
Thanks again for looking.
Scott
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AmbrotypesInvented by Frederick Scott Archer as a cheaper alternative to the daguerre…
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Thanks tlmbaran, stepback and walksoftly.
Scott
Thanks wolcott-- if you like antique photographs, be sure to take a look at my other postings.
Scott
Scott - I have looked at many of your photographs and they are stunning! You have a beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks wolcott-- I appreciate you looking and commenting on my other images.
Scott
Thanks for looking bratjdd and mich.
Scott
Thanks for looking tony!
scott