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Ambrotypes14 of 73Ambrotypes in thermoplastic caseThe Civil War "Battle Shirt"
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    Posted 6 years ago

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    lundy
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    hi collectors I found these old photos I really don't know anything about him how old are they come in a case with felt on the inside in there wrapped in Copper local elections they are about 3 in by 4 in thank you I appreciate the help thank you very much stay safe

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    1. scottvez scottvez, 6 years ago
      These are early photographs-- look to be ambrotypes (on a sheet of glass) and date from about 1854- 1865.

      It is actually thin stamped brass that is used to make the mattings.

      I have numerous examples of early photographs posted, if you'd like to see others.

      scott

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