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c. 1855-65 Civil War Era Ambrotype Early Vintage Antique Photograph

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:650.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
c. 1855-65 Civil War Era Ambrotype Early Vintage Antique Photograph
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c. 1855-65 Ambrotype of Two Gentlemen at Niagara Falls
c. 1855-65 Civil War Era, Exceptional Full Plate Ambrotype Photograph, of Two Gentlemen at Niagara Falls, Choice Extremely Fine.
An outstanding, high quality Full Plate Ambrotype Photograph of two Gentlemen seated on a bench at Niagara Falls with the massive Falls as background. Both fellows are wearing suits, ties and period bowler hats. The bowler hat, also known as a bob hat, bombín or derby (USA), is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown, created originally during 1849. Photo is nicely housed within a thin decorative thin metal frame, measuring to 8.75” x 6.5”. The protective card backing behind the photo has a more recent mount for wall hanging, plus handwritten notations: “OS / DS / at Niagara” in pencil. A wonderful crisp, clear image with excellent contrast and overall eye appeal for display.