Ambrotype Civil War Era, Large (Quarter plate) - Ugliest Woman/Man - Spy -

Collectibles : Photographic : American Civil War Era Ambrotype

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This undoubtedly the ugliest woman I have ever seen and certainly looks like a man in woman's clothing. Could be a Civil War spy - Transvestite - Anyway it is a very funny ambrotype.

Ambrotypes appeared in 1854, peaked 1855-1860, and mostly unused after 1866. The ambrotype is a thin negative image on glass made to appear as a positive by showing against a dark background. It was common for the ambrotype to be colored. Suggestions of rouge cheeks and lips suggested a person of substance. Buttons, watch chains, pendants, and brooches were often tinted with gold color. This "person" must have been a wealthy person indeed!

Picture is quite clear and there is no damage to the glass portion. Some wear on the gold frame.

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Item ID: D162