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Pair of Quarter Plate Ambrotypes, Krainik 35

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Pair of Quarter Plate Ambrotypes, Krainik 35
<B>Pair of Quarter Plate Ambrotypes (Krainik 35), </B></I> ca. early 1860s, the first of a woman and the second of a family, housed together in rare double thermoplastic case embossed on both sides with “The Parting of Hafed and Hinda”, <I>Krainik 35</B></I>. This subject is derived from the <I>The Fire-Worshippers</B></I>, a romantic tragedy penned by poet Thomas Moore in 1817. The family group portrait suffers moderate flaking along its lower edge, whereas the case has a small chip along one latch. Overall fine condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)