1850s ninth-plate ambrotype. Original seals still hold an iron sheet to the back of the image. Light speckling visible under magnification.. those light areas almost look like
gold paint on the image, but it might be just showing through from the back.. not
100% sure. In half of a case.
gold paint on the image, but it might be just showing through from the back.. not
100% sure. In half of a case.