Antique Sixth Plate Ambrotype – Civil War Era Woman’s Portrait – Original 1/2 Cased Photograph

This is an authentic sixth plate ambrotype dating to the mid-19th century (circa 1855–1865). The portrait shows a young woman in period dress, seated with a composed expression, wearing a dark gown with wide white collar and brooch.

📸 Details:

Subject: Woman in Civil War era attire, seated for a formal portrait.

Medium: Ambrotype (photographic image on glass).

Size: Sixth Plate, approx. 2 ¾" × 3 ¼" (image area), with case dimensions about 3 ¼" × 3 ¾".

Case: 1/2 of the original leather-covered case with embossed design on exterior, gilt brass mat and preserver, and intact red velvet pad inside.

Condition: Very good antique condition. Some expected age wear to the case edges, but the ambrotype itself remains clear with strong detail and contrast.

✨ Why this is special:

Ambrotypes are among the earliest photographic processes, each one a unique image captured on glass. This example’s clarity, original case, and Civil War era subject make it an appealing and collectible piece of 19th-century photography.

🔎 Perfect for collectors of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and Civil War era memorabilia.