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Antique 9th Plate Ambrotype Photo of Beautiful Young Woman with Bottle Curls

Description: This antique 9th plate ambrotype photo captures a beautiful young woman with striking bottle curls, providing a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century portrait photography. The ambrotype process, which involves capturing an image on a glass plate, creates a rich, luminous effect, with the subject appearing almost three-dimensional. This process was popular in the Victorian era, offering clarity and vivid detail that is still remarkable today. The 9th plate size (approximately 2.5" x 3.5") allows for excellent detail, preserving the subject’s beautiful features and Victorian attire. The woman’s bottle curls, a popular hairstyle of the time, are captured with remarkable precision, highlighting the craftsmanship of early photography. Her expression is graceful and poised, adding to the timeless appeal of this piece. The ambrotype process results in a photograph with a distinctive depth and contrast, giving the image a luminous quality. While there is some typical tarnishing around the edges of the glass plate, this does not interfere with the photograph's overall clarity or beauty. The image remains vivid, with sharp contrasts that highlight the fine details of the young woman’s face and hair. This photograph is housed in its original protective case, which shows signs of age, including light scuffing and fading, but remains intact. The case adds both historical significance and protection, ensuring that this Victorian-era photograph is preserved for future generations. This 9th plate ambrotype photo of a beautiful young woman with bottle curls is a rare and captivating example of 19th-century photography. Perfect for collectors of antique ambrotypes, Victorian portraits, or historical photography, this photograph is a remarkable addition to any collection. The fine details, historical context, and luminous quality of the ambrotype make it a highly desirable piece for photography enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Biddeford, Maine

End Time: 2025-01-04T18:07:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD

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Antique 9th Plate Ambrotype Photo of Beautiful Young Woman with Bottle CurlsAntique 9th Plate Ambrotype Photo of Beautiful Young Woman with Bottle Curls

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 60 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Antique: Yes

Image Orientation: Portrait

Image Color: Black & White

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Subject: Women

Vintage: Yes

Type: Photograph

Year of Production: 1870

Theme: Americana, Community Life, Cultures & Ethnicities, Domestic & Family Life, Fashion, Glamor, History, Leisure, Love, People, Portrait, Social History

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Production Technique: Ambrotype

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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