Lot 086 - Antique 1/9th Plate Ambrotype Photograph of a Seated Baby in Thermoplastic Union Case with Floral Motif

Lot 086 - Antique 1/9th Plate Ambrotype Photograph of a Seated Baby in Thermoplastic Union Case with Floral MotifAmbrotype photograph depicting a seated baby in a thermoplastic Union case. The child is photographed bare chested and seated in a chair against a plain backdrop. The thermoplastic case features raised relief decoration on the exterior cover with a central oval medallion containing a floral bouquet including roses and other blooms tied with a ribbon. Corner elements include cherub or putti figures amid scrollwork. The interior is lined with purple

Here is a summary of the likely significance of the text from ChatGPT: The inscription reads:

The crab's shell opens on a hinge to reveal a storage area

The front of the brass is coated in hand painted porcelain with a floral design

water staining to back cover

and manufacturing imperfections consistent with age

the Grand Army of the Republic

I am always fascinated by flipping through old street guides and business directories from years past

Various wear and tear in paint and wood

" and "The Smart Aleck: Get Away and I'll Show You How

The tin is lidless and was repurposed to store a collection of vintage advertising matchbooks

Published by Cassell & Company

three women on a bird hunt