Original 1850s sixth-plate (1/6) ambrotype portrait of a super handsome young man, his hair cropped short, wearing suspenders, a turned up collar and a slight smile on his face.
Look closely and you will see he has something stuck behind his ear - the front of it is in front of his ear and the back sticks out behind his head into the background. Looks like a pen or pencil but could be some other tool or instrument... an etching or draftsman tool, perhaps. His casual look and upturned collar look like he was photographed in the middle of his workday.
Image is in excellent condition though it is slightly dark unless viewed in proper lighting. My pictures were taken indoors in good overhead light. Housed in a excellent case that is considered RARE in price guides. Closed, the case is about 3.75" x 3.5". The case is in overall excellent condition, and clicks and stays closed. The pad is loose with an old piece of tape behind it - an easy fix.
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47B