“The brass mat and cover glass is bound to the plate with a paper tape. The binding is very well attached. As it is an original element, I did not want to disturb it.” --Grant Romer"This ambrotype is, in all respects, orginal. No element has been altered.There are reasons to think that this ambrotype is a copy of a much earlier image, a daguerreotype. If you wish I can tell you the details.I suggest that the original image might date circa 1845, while this ambrotype could date ten years later, circa 1855."--Grant Romer"This ambrotype has characteristics suggesting that it is a copy of a daguerreotype. For instance, the straight line at the bottom of the plate; the softness of the image; his attire; suggest an 1840s date, long before the ambrotype was developed."Michael HagerMuseum PhotographicsRochester, New YorkSale includes copyright. 3 inches height, 2.5 inches width sight. 3.75 inches height, 3.25 inches width framed. 3"H x 2.5"W. Very good condition. www.kaplancollection.com

Very good condition.
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