Bidspirit auction | Mid-19th Century Cased Ambrotype of

Mid-19th Century Cased Ambrotype of a Seated Woman A mid-19th century cased ambrotype, featuring a hinged, book-style case.The case is secured by silver-toned metal hinges and a clasp. The interior is lined with faded purple velvet, housing a photographic plate depicting a seated woman in a dark patterned dress with a white collar. The plate is presented behind an ornate, machine-pressed gilt-metal mat featuring scrolling floral and foliate designs. - A mid-19th century cased ambrotype, featuring a hinged, book-style case.The case is secured by silver-toned metal hinges and a clasp. The interior is lined with faded purple velvet, housing a photographic plate depicting a seated woman in a dark patterned dress with a white collar. The plate is presented behind an ornate, machine-pressed gilt-metal mat featuring scrolling floral and foliate designs.