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I need help finding out Era for this Picture the frame its self feel like a litter bit more than the texture of aluminum any Ideas It easy to unfold the frame from the back it has what i think is newspaper or some sort of advertising, another thing could it be gold frame? trying to figure out who this person is. This is part of family belonging, have no one left to ask. Maybe this person is not family but if anyone has any information is very appreciated.
Thanks
AmbrotypesInvented by Frederick Scott Archer as a cheaper alternative to the daguerre…
Nice old photo, great shape.
It is not a daguerreotype. A dag would have a heavy silver color to it and an almost mirror appearance. It is an ambrotype-- I base this on the ad in the back and the look (while there is a chance it is a tintype).
The coloration in the sky is not typical of US images, but is much more prevalent in UK photographs. The entire ad would surely answer the location question.
If it were a US image it would be from the Civil War or earlier. In the UK, ambrotypes were popular and continued to be produced in some quantity through the end of the century.
As Rob said, the keeper and matting are made of brass.
Scott
Thanks, Scott have you ever ran into one were the picture is actually painted in the glass?
Thanks, Trey
Thanks, RobinHawaii
Thank you, walksoftly
I have seen ambrotypes that were completely painted, so that it did look more like a painting than a photograph.
Scott
Are they rare?
I wouldn't call them rare, but they are not found in anywhere the same numbers as regular ambrotypes.
As with most photographs, it comes down to the subject matter and quality of the work. Many times the painting will detract from rather than add to the overall impact of the image.
A well done piece would attract a broader grouping of collectors (photo, painting, miniature) to compete for the object.
Scott
I LOVE MY CALL CENTER JOB CAN JUST STILL HERE WAIT FOR THE PHONE TO RING AND BRING MY LAPTOP AND BE ON COLLECTORSWEEEKLY:) LOVE THE PHOTO
Thank you, BELLING68 You definitively have a nice job were you could do two things at time. You are fortune because they are bosses that watch over you like a hawk :( Thank you again for the nice compliment!
Thank you, Manikin,walsoftly
Thank you, Deanteaks for stopping by
did you see mine