Antique photo in Gutta Percha case

Ambrotype photo of woman holding small child in its original gutta percha case. Case has scroll-like design front as back. Inside is original red velvet liner and interior photo frame. Hinges and catch work perfectly. In very nice condition with minor wear to case edges. One tiny chip on one corner, and tiny chip back of case as pictured. Measures 3 by 3.5 inches. Free domestic shipping.... more

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#35030

$ 65

Daguerrotype in case, dated 1861

Daguerrotype of a young woman in black case with gold-colored metal decoration around inner frame. Photo is of Almira d. Kightlinger, in Elmwood, Illinois, dates Sept 10, 1861. Census records show she was born Sept 1841 so this may have been a birthday photograph. Some loss of black coloration lower left corner of photo, red lining of case has small tear; case spine has been repaired. Case lat... more

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