Be-hold No. 45, Vintage Photographs

<a name=#ambrotypes></a>He holds the cloth that will cover and uncover the lens. Fine 1/4 plate ambrotype on ruby glass. [4] This is jus...

As with Lot 1, one can suppose that this is a self portrait, particularly because the subject appears so dashing. There's a gilded pin on his sh...

Parked before the establishment of Samuel C. Fisher. The wheels of another carriage can be seen beneath the horse, with another person in front of it.

Horizontal 1/6 plate ambrotype. The figures are identified on the label on the back of the case, and dated May 18, '59. Another hand, in pen, sa...

4 men and 1 woman teacher flank this large group of young students. This 1/4 plate horizontal ambrotype is not a technical masterpiece, but it is in i

WIVES. The women have what seems to be pipe stems in their mouths, and they hold the bowls in their laps. Many details are gilded. It has been suggest

Chemist and geologist. Associated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1862-63, and assigned to the Atlantic Squadron of the U.S. Navy. During the Ci

I recognized the snow goggles and Mike Cowdrey confirmed the identity of this dashing subject, dressed up for his portrait. While sporting his effort

1/6 plate ambrotype in full case. His hair is done up elegantly. I have been vainly trying to put into words what is expressed by his face and stance.

1/6 plate ambrotype on ruby glass, in decorated oval mat, 1/2 case. [3+]