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First Mayor of Cuthbert, Georgia. Married Sarah Mott Taylor in Monroe County, Georgia, on Aug. 16, 1842. Organized Company F, 5th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry Army of Tennessee, Randolph County, Georgia, on May 10, 1861. Known as the \"Cuthbert Rifles.\" William Henry Long, III, died of disease on March 29, 1862, at Tazewell, Tennessee. His body was then taken back to Georgia for burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbrotype is in excellent condition behind mat and glass in full, very good+ to excellent thermoplastic case. My current listing photo was taken with a cell phone using flash, which gives a good idea of what this image looks like in good daylight or bright indoor light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefault shipping method is FedEx Next Day Air. 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His belt buckle is painted gold... looks like it could be a tree design like the buckles of South Carolina.. although the more I look at it, the more it looks like North Carolina's buckle.. but with the gold painting there is obviously not enough detail there to make a positive ID. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComes in a full case with covers are are still attached but just about totally split. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbrotype is behind original mat and glass and is in overall very god antique condition. Some light solarization and mat abrasions, mostly or all hidden by the mat.. some light surface marks visible under magnification.... but in hand this image is very nice, especially under good lighting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoxed, tracked, signed shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5387\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35806430986399,"sku":"","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/il_fullxfull.1877051297_cmx4.jpg?v=1744800169"},{"product_id":"1-4-plate-ambrotype-photo-of-a-spotted-dog-antique-image-late-1850s","title":"1\/4 Plate Ambrotype Photo of a Spotted Dog - Antique Image, Late 1850s!","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal, late-1850s, circa 1860 ambrotype of a good dog, posed by itself in front of a plain backdrop. Slight head movement, but overall a clear image. 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On the back is the \noriginal studio card for Robert Armstrong, Edinburgh, Scotland. \n\nOverall in very good antique condition. there are some minor age-related\nissues on the image but it's sharp and clear and looks very nice under \ngood lighting.\n\nShipping: Choice of First Class or boxed Priority Mail shipping.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35806437900447,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/il_fullxfull.2200967022_1pjy.jpg?v=1598118509"},{"product_id":"superb-ambrotype-photo-armed-confederate-civil-war-soldier-bowie-knife-gun","title":"Ambrotype Photo Armed Confederate Civil War Soldier Bowie Knife Tinted Gun 1860s","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent original ambrotype of a double armed, Civil War Confederate holding a large Bowie knife and gun. 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The ambrotype is good or better antique condition overall, nice and sharp, lots of detail. It's an early ambrotype, where the image layer is protected between two pieces of glass that are sealed together. This process frequently caused a defect often referred to as \"air pockets\" in between the pieces of glass. In this case, a large portion of this image is affected (best seen in photo #3), however, it is mostly visible at an angle and does not detract from the overall image. 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Comes in its original 1850s union case. \n\nThe case is in overall very good antique condition, with one small corner chip. I scanned the side with the chip; the other side has the same design with no chip :)\n\nThe ambrotype is behind mat and glass. There are some spots and a small abrasion or two, but the surface is stable and any deterioration is no longer active. 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Clear glass ambrotype with painted back glass, behind mat and original glass. Very good antique condition as shown; my scan came out slightly blue tinted, actual color is a shade greener. Pic #1 was taken using my cell phone with flash. A nice Civil War image. 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Could also be something like \"killed Emmett (Last Name), Disappeared\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ambrotype comes in half of a case and is in very good+ antique condition. Couple of small mat abrasions, some light dust under the glass. Image looks nice in person.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35947369660575,"sku":"","price":305.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/il_fullxfull.1799292827_33c5_1.jpg?v=1598877210"},{"product_id":"antique-ambrotype-photo-1800s-girls-friends-or-sisters-in-union-case-nice","title":"Group Photo Victorian Friends or Sisters in Union Case Very Nice Antique Photo","description":"6th plate ambrotype of five young girls, housed in a very nice Littlefield \u0026amp; Parsons thermoplastic case, with original label. Purchased at a Clarence, New York sale. 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Housed in a banded, pebbled leather, double clasp case that measures 6” by about 4.75” when closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is behind cover glass and mat and is on clear glass with the backing piece painted black to being the image out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall in very good antique condition. Note that the light area in the lower-right area (see close-up) is not damage, but the paint on the backing glass flaking a bit and showing through, which is very common in this type of Ambrotype. The case is overall very nice and is complete and intact. The top rail is slightly separating at the corners which is easily fixable with wood glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6385C\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36157993091231,"sku":"","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/image_33e34c07-641b-4950-856f-d5b2b75d0375.jpg?v=1600009849"},{"product_id":"post-mortem-ambrotype-little-girl-plus-several-pages-of-mourning-poetry","title":"Post Mortem Ambrotype Little Girl PLUS Several Pages of Mourning Poetry","description":"1850s, 1\/6 ambrotype in half of a case that has been converted to a wall frame with an old hanging loop affixed to the back.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso included are three pages, front and back, of handwritten mourning poetry that were purchased along with this photo, possibly written by the child's mother. I didn't research\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe words, so I don't know if the writing is original work or not.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmbrotype is behind heavy brass mat and glass. In overall VG antique condition with some age related discoloration, and some specks and stuff underneath the glass.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36161019019423,"sku":"","price":655.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/2019-09-543w_1.jpg?v=1600030703"},{"product_id":"1850s-ambrotype-photo-nice-looking-young-couple-wedding-portrait","title":"1850s Ambrotype Photo Nice Looking Young Couple Wedding Portrait?","description":"Sixth-plate ambrotype (clear glass with black backing plate inside case) of a nice looking young couple... looks like a wedding day photo. I believe that’s a light reflecting screen or light from a window partially visible on the left...\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good antique condition behind mat and cover glass, in half is its original case. I think I see a couple of small mat abrasions but I didn’t notice them until I looked at these zoomed in shots, so they just not be glaringly obvious when viewing the image in hand. One corner of the preserver is broken but you won’t know it unless you remove the ambro from the case.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**To reduce reflections I took most of my photos using my phone’s flash. This image looks very nice when viewed in daylight.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping: Choice of First Class (well-packed mailer) or boxed Priority Mail.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36235434655903,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_8.jpg?v=1600385987"},{"product_id":"three-ambrotypes","title":"Three Ambrotypes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree 1850s Ambrotype photos, one uncased with a note tucked behind it, one stamped with the photographer\/studio name in the lower-right mat corner. 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The ambrotype is behind mat and glass and is in overall very good antique condition. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn certain light I think I have caught glimpses of tinting in their dresses, but if any remains\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eit's light\/faded.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a clear glass ambrotype with a piece of black velvet behind the image.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping: Choice of First Class mailer or boxed Priority.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36275516702879,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/image_0ff01c01-e704-4e5c-9fd5-cfe66f1af341.jpg?v=1600552928"},{"product_id":"1860s-ambrotype-photo-masonic-lodge-grand-master-possibly-california","title":"1860s Ambrotype Photo Masonic Lodge Grand Master Possibly California","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa 1861 ninth-plate ambrotype photograph on colored glass.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn half of its original case (missing its cover). I was informed that only Grand Masters were allowed to wear hats! Also, this image was purchased in California; the style of broad brimmed hat was popular in California at this time, and more accepted as formal \/ dress attire there than throughout the rest of the US... very good chance this was\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ephotographed there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Well-packed Ground mailer. Boxed Priority is also available. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36328385249439,"sku":"","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/il_fullxfull.1065702668_4xgg.jpg?v=1600818950"},{"product_id":"unusual-tinted-post-mortem-photo-boy-holding-funeral-wreath","title":"Unusual Tinted Enhanced Post Mortem Photo - Boy Holding Funeral Wreath 1800s","description":"Original late-1850s quarter-plate post mortem ambrotype: Unusual enhanced portrait of a little boy holding flowers and tinted funeral wreath, an uncommon addition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmbrotype is in excellent condition.. behind glass and heavy brass mat. Case is intact but the spine is weak and a couple of corners are popped out slightly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoxed \u0026amp; insured Priority Mail.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36345090670751,"sku":"","price":1409.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/il_fullxfull.1317228615_8yfh_2.jpg?v=1600895934"},{"product_id":"1-4-plate-ruby-ambrotype-photo-of-a-seated-man-civil-war-tax-stamps","title":"1\/4 Plate Ruby Ambrotype Photo of a Seated Man ++ Civil War Tax Stamps","description":"Quarter-plate ruby ambrotype of a seated man, with two cancelled Civil War revenue stamps on the back. Hand cancelled with the initials HXK or HXR. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBehind mat and glass in full case with separated covers. I see a couple of small mat abrasions, but overall the image is in very good antique condition. Case has some wear, mostly on the spine where it looks like it was taped at one time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36391483506847,"sku":"","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_1_2d1e76bb-aedf-4885-b21f-44b62bdbe080.jpg?v=1601124487"},{"product_id":"rare-ambrotype-engraving-steamboat-inventor-robert-fulton-photographed-in-book","title":"Rare Ambrotype Engraving Steamboat Inventor Robert Fulton Photographed in Book!","description":"Rare 6th plate ambrotype photo of an open book showing an engraved portrait of the\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmerican engineer inventor Robert Fulton. The original painting of Fulton was done\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby Benjamin West in 1826, the engraving by George Parker in the 1830s or 1840s, and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis ambrotype was made around 1860-1862. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy camera photo (pic #1) did not come out great.. those faint vertical lines are NOT on the actual image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmbrotype is still sealed and in excellent condition in its original case, which is\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecomplete and in very good antique condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoxed and insured PRIORITY MAIL.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36403844186271,"sku":"","price":559.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_1_9fd35b4d-ee12-499f-95be-f81c46da91d0.jpg?v=1601216157"},{"product_id":"1850s-ambrotype-painting-of-colonial-period-drawing-of-woman","title":"1850s Ambrotype Painting of Colonial Period Drawing of Woman","description":"Original 6th plate ambrotype of a drawing or painting of a woman wearing a large hat. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good or better antique condition, in half of a case. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping: Choice of First Class (well packed mailer) or boxed Priority Mail.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36406665904287,"sku":"","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/6203i.jpg?v=1601237467"},{"product_id":"half-plate-relievo-ambrotype-of-a-woman-mid-1850s","title":"Half-Plate Relievo Ambrotype of a Woman, Mid-1850s","description":"Half-plate relievo ambrotype of a woman, mid\/late-1850s. The image is UNCASED, behind mat and glass. A piece of white paper has been placed behind the image to create the \"relievo\" effect. It's in very good antique condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions of this uncased ambrotype are 5.5\" x 4.25\". I have provided a scan and a photo taken with my cell phone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis will be well-packed in a box.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36406951116959,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/2503.jpg?v=1601240211"},{"product_id":"1-4-1850s-ambrotype-of-a-woman-with-a-great-face","title":"1\/4 Ambrotype Woman Unencumbered by the Standards of Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e1\/4 ambrotype, great portrait of a woman with a lot of character in her face!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's behind mat and glass in full leather daguerreotype case with nicely repaired spine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt some point somebody but a piece of black paper behind the image and then sealed the pieces together. I have never broken this seal. The condition is overall very good antique, or better.. the only flaw I see is the light scratch in the bottom-left corner.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoxed shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36437149122719,"sku":"","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_1_7de51cd9-5996-4650-ad6a-79c03c98506b.jpg?v=1601389498"},{"product_id":"antique-photo-uncased-1-6-ambrotype-victorian-family-outdoors-at-beach-boat","title":"Antique Photo - Uncased 1\/6 Ambrotype Victorian Family Outdoors at Beach, Boat","description":"Original 6th plate ambrotype, not a tintype - the image is on glass.  It is UNCASED, just as shown. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good antique condition overall... one scratch noted by the woman's hat, a smaller one in the rocks.. any others near the edges would be hidden if a mat was put on. 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Original hand-tinting, and a sticker on the top that says, \"Grandpa's sister Lizette\", though to me they look more like a little boy than girl.. it might be \"Grandpa\", and not his sister. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Lizette\" is almost certainly a member of the Moye family of New York, as this was part of a group of Moye family photos, some with full ID's.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome surface wear as shown. 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The image is very clear and sharp and is in very good condition. The black paint on the back is applied in silhouette style (\"relievo\") and it is cracking, which is visible on the front of the image from some angles, however this is not damage to the emulsion as you probably know. The case is worn and the top rail is mostly detached.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListing photo #1 is a quick cell phone shot, taken with flash and uploaded direct to this listing with no editing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36990153621663,"sku":"","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/2020-1609.jpg?v=1733925459"},{"product_id":"2-sphereotype-ambrotypes-of-same-woman-by-vermont-photographer-caleb-l-howe","title":"2 Sphereotype \/ Ambrotypes of Same Woman by Vermont Photographer Caleb L Howe","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo cased 1\/9th plate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erelievo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"sphereotype\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eambrotypes of the same woman, one with mat stamped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"C.L. Howe\", the other with no \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emarking, but likely also by Howe, who seemed to be a favorite photographer of this particular family.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn both cases, the glass images have been placed above their  mats, giving them a bit of a floating appearance. In addition, the backs of the glass have been painted in \"silhouette\" style to create what is the \"relievo\" effect. The photo with her hair up also has a pink card placed in the case to give the background space a rosy coloration... interesting!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* In this shop are other photos this woman and her husband - just search for \"Caleb Howe\" to view them.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ambrotypes are in overall very good antique condition. The cases are overall nice with intact spines, however the left rail on the \"hair down\" image has separated.. should be an easy fix with glue.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36990243242143,"sku":"","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/2020-1622.jpg?v=1605196510"},{"product_id":"three-1850s-1860s-ambrotypes-of-men-one-with-photographer-advertising-card","title":"Three 1850s \/ 1860s Ambrotypes Of Men - One With Photographer Advertising Card","description":"Lot of three ninth-plate (1\/9) ambrotypes of men, late-1850s, early-1860s, one in a full case, two in half-cases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe one in the full case has a studio card behind for Lemuel W. Taber's Ambrotype Gallery, 24 Cheapside, which was located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Minor age-related spots, light mat abrasions; as a whole this lot is in very good antique condition.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37115322237087,"sku":"","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_1_b5f149e4-d0ca-42de-bd8c-961903555062.jpg?v=1606341417"},{"product_id":"excellent-1850s-ambrotype-cigar-smoking-man-his-sons","title":"1\/4 Ambrotype Cigar Smoking Man \u0026 His Sons Photo Antique 1800s Original","description":"Original 4th plate ambrotype, bearded man holding a cigar posing with his two little boys. I see some light tinting on their cheeks and lips. A nice image in person. Brighter than my scan when viewed in proper light.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull and complete case, double clasps, separated covers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a clear glass ambrotype behind a heavy brass mat, with a second piece of painted glass placed behind to bring the image out. It's in very good antique condition with some minor issues like speckling and some light crazing\/craquelure with associated discoloration.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37132480807071,"sku":"","price":325.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/cigarsons.jpg?v=1606516947"},{"product_id":"64-year-old-confederate-armed-civil-war-soldier-ac-morton-mississippi-cavalry","title":"Ambrotype ID’d Confederate Civil War Soldier Mississippi Cavalry 1860s Photo","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal sixth-plate ambrotype of Anderson Cocke Morton (1797-1868) in his Civil War uniform. Looks like he's wearing a double breasted frock coat with painted gold buttons and holding a sword or Bowie knife? Under magnification I think I see a letter or design on at least one of the button... use hover\/zoom on photo #1. His belt buckle and sword guard are painted gold, as well, and his cheeks are tinted pink.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorton enlisted in 1861 at the age of 64 years old! Amazing! He served as 1st Lieutenant in the 4th Mississippi Cavalry (Abbott's Company). He was a prominent citizen, a wealthy farmer, postmaster.. I even found a census record of him online of owning two slaves. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe is not identified on this image, however, this ambrotype was acquired as part of a very small lot of images fresh from a Mississippi estate. The other images (1847 painted portraits by the renowned portrait miniature artist Dodge*) were identified as Mrs. Anderson Morton of Clarksville, Virginia, and his daughter Harriett and as of the time of this listing they are also available in this shop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1847, Anderson Cocke Morton and his family lived in Clarksville, Virginia, but by the outbreak of the Civil War they were living in Okolona, Mississippi, which would explain the Mississippi connection. Because of the ID's of his wife and daughter, the location of the estate, and the age of the soldier, I don't think there is much doubt this is the A.C. Morton!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a \"relievo\" ambrotype behind mat and glass in half of a case. There is some light surface wear, which should be apparent in my enlargement, but the image is overall very good and the emulsion completely stable, not flaking or anything.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFEden Standard overnight is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37138601181343,"sku":"","price":7849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/2020-1221w.jpg?v=1606609274"},{"product_id":"photo-lot-1850s-1860s-black-mourning-ribbon-antique-button-tintype-ambrotypes","title":"Photo Lot 1850s 1860s Black Mourning ? Ribbon Antique Button Tintype Ambrotypes","description":"Lot, originally from the same Ohio estate, possibly relatives of Civil War USCT private Milton Chambers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClockwise from top:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAntique button affixed to black ribbon, 1\/16th tintype, 1\/6 tintype, 1\/6 tintype, 1\/6 ambrotype.  All of the images are uncased, a few have velcro strips stuck on the backs, the tintype of the bearded man has no cover glass. Condition should be apparent in zoomed photos, but ask if you have any concerns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37152960446623,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_1_a4d3d4df-810a-438a-9c19-3c3cb7dff8a7.jpg?v=1606770617"},{"product_id":"1-4-1-6-ambrotype-lot-possible-members-of-speights-family-georgia-or-alabama","title":"1\/4 \u0026 1\/6 Ambrotype Lot Possible Members of Speights Family Georgia or Alabama","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Courier\" style=\"font-family: Courier;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\" face=\"Graphik Webfont, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Droid Sans, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" size=\"4\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Graphik Webfont', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Droid Sans', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo ambrotypes, an uncased 1\/4 plate of an older couple, and a half-cased 1\/6 plate of a little boy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese people are not identified, but they were both part of a very small lot of photos that included an identified photo of a Confederate soldier from Florida named Green Speights... I believe these were family members, very possibly his parents and his son.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\" face=\"Graphik Webfont, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Droid Sans, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" size=\"4\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Graphik Webfont', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Droid Sans', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\" face=\"Graphik Webfont, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Droid Sans, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" size=\"4\" style=\"color: #222222; font-family: 'Graphik Webfont', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Droid Sans', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth images are in very good or better antique condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37168707731615,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/image_84f711b2-13bd-4771-9b6d-8cb646f4f82d.jpg?v=1606922498"},{"product_id":"1-6-ambrotype-armed-civil-war-soldier-officer-painted-gold-sword","title":"Antique 1860s Ambrotype Photo Of Armed Civil War Soldier Holding Painted Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmed Civil War infantry officer with painted gold uniform and sword highlights.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/6 ambrotype behind mat and glass, in half of its original case.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a clear glass ambro with painted back glass. It's in very good antique condition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith some small mat abrasions. Auction photos taken with phone on flash... image is\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003every nice in hand under good lighting.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37173191737503,"sku":"","price":1549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_1_b48505d4-638b-45f6-95bc-efa7ee8e46a5.jpg?v=1606957576"},{"product_id":"1850s-spherotype-of-woman-vermont-photographer-advertising-card-a-union-case","title":"1850s Sphereotype of Woman Vermont Photographer Advertising Card \u0026 A+ Union Case","description":"Original 1\/9 \"sphereotype\" ambrotype of a woman seated in a fancy gothic style chair.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you look close you can see she is wearing a photographic or painted portrait brooch.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an earlier ambrotype with the image sealed between two sheets of glass which\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehave been sealed together with adhesive.. this sometimes causes \"air pockets\" visible\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebetween the sheets - see photo #2.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHoused in its original thermoplastic case that appears to be in excellent condition... I\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edid not notice any damages or even tiny nicks - take a look at my pics and see if you\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecan spot anything that I missed. The case clicks and stays closed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping: Choice of First Class (well-packed mailer) or boxed Priority Mail.","brand":"The Thanatos Archive Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37320622211231,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4273\/3983\/products\/s-l1600_1_d9003e32-dd37-4896-ab08-080458a0c008.jpg?v=1608404609"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.thanatos.net\/collections\/ambrotypes.oembed?page=15","provider":"The Thanatos Archive Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}