Antique 1/4 Plate Ambrotype – Civil War Era Portrait of Man in Napoleon Pose
Original 1/4 plate ambrotype from the Civil War era featuring a handsome man posed with his hand in his vest — the classic “Napoleon pose.” The image is clear with good detail and period character, showing expected signs of age.
Presented without the outer case lid; includes half-case with clasps (no cover side). Taped around the front glass, inner frame, and ambrotype glass from earlier preservation. Measurements are shown in photos.
A striking example of mid-19th century portrait photography. Great for collectors of ambrotypes or Civil War–era ephemera.
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