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c1860s Ruby Ambrotype Woman Mourning Brooch Holding Fan Clouds Trees Union Case
$ 92.4
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Fine antique 19th century c1860s ninth plate ruby Ambrotype depicting an elegant mourning wife in Victorian dress. She can be seen seated with a sad face and wearing a mourning brooch with an image of her husband on it. One arm is resting on a cloth covered table as her hands rest on hero lap, one of which is holding a fan. One can note the painted backdrop in the background which shows clouds and trees. Image on ruby glass. Protected under glass in a brass mat and preserver. Comes housed in a fine full Gutta Percha Littlefield Union case. Provenance comes from a Worcester, Massachusetts area estate.Ambrotype in Excellent condition. Clean and crisp. Case is in Excellent condition as well with only one very small chip (see photos).
Measures 2 1/2” x 2” and case measures 3” x 2 1/2” x 7/8” thick.
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