Ambrotype Photograph of a Young Man in a Top Hat and Bowtie in Case (1/9 Plate) shop2024 and some white paint residue

and some white paint residue on the right side

possibly a depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus

I never dared anticipate

It is in good condition with some chipping in the paint

For sale is an awesome solid brass stash box or ring box and paperweight in the shape of a crab

Ambrotype Photograph of a Young Man in a Top Hat and Bowtie in Case (1/9 Plate) shop2024 and some white paint residueHere is a lovely antique ambrotype photograph of a young man in a top hat wearing a very large bowtie. This photo is housed in a half case, often called a "union case." It dates to the second half of the 1800s. This photo is 1 9th plate size, making it approximately 2 x 2. 5 inches.