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Ambrotype of an African American Minister of Philadelphia

$ 1584

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Condition: Excellent condition. The image plate appears to have suffered no fading or loss to image quality. Evident to have been kept out of extreme temperatures, humidity and light. Original leather case with velvet is in a remarkable state of preservation.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Photo Type: Ambrotype
  • Antique: Yes
  • Region of Origin: US
  • Color: Sepia
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7")
  • Date of Creation: 1850-1859
  • Subject: Figures & Portraits
  • Framing: Matted & Framed
  • Original/Reprint: Original Print

    Description

    Sixth Plate Ambrotype identified as a Philadelphia Minister, c. 1860. The costume suggests a slightly earlier date. Ex. Jackie Napoleon Wilson Collection and featured in book "Hidden Witness: African American Images from the Dawn of Photography to the Civil War." This Ambrotype of a particularly rare subject has survived in a remarkable state of preservation and is truly a museum piece.
    Book included in sale, a wonderful album of images and historical data.