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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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
