Emotional 1/4 Post Mortem Ambrotype - Beautiful Red Leather Book Style Case color but no studio imprints

but no studio imprints

who is perched on a foot stool

Case is complete and in very good antique condition and functions perfectly

wearing an unusual necklace that almost looks like it's made of fabric

so I just gave up before risking damage

Emotional 1/4 Post Mortem Ambrotype - Beautiful Red Leather Book Style Case color but no studio imprintsOriginal late 1850s quarter plate ambrotype of a grieving woman holding her deceased child, with her two living children at her side. The grief is plainly visible on the mother's face. Post mortem is housed its rare and original red leather case, measuring 4. 75" x 4" closed. Case is in excellent vintage condition; ambrotype is in very good vintage condition with age spots and light debris underneath the glass. Boxed & insured Priority Mail.