Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion shell game carefully constructed of construction paper

carefully constructed of construction paper

(Feels like a metaphor

with a loop at top for hanging 6 11/16” x 6 3/4” w

then loosing to release

Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion shell game carefully constructed of construction paperI'm not well equipped for photographing daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, so photos do no real justice to this one, which in the hand feels very strong and crisp and bold. I purchased it from a new favorite early paper, books and photography dealer at Reininger's flea market in Adamstown, PA and was quickly congratulated by a collector on the acquisition as I stood there with it in front of me on the counter. It is a ninth plate ambrotype, of what I