Lot 158 - Antique 1/6th Plate Ruby Ambrotype Photograph of Addie S. Hammond Holding Infant Anna Caroline Felton Aged Six Months in Thermoplastic Union Case

Lot 158 - Antique 1/6th Plate Ruby Ambrotype Photograph of Addie S. Hammond Holding Infant Anna Caroline Felton Aged Six Months in Thermoplastic Union CaseAntique 1 6th plate ruby ambrotype photograph of a young woman, Addie S. Hammond, holding an infant, Anna Caroline Felton, aged six months. The image is housed in a brass mat and preserver within a thermoplastic union case with a blue velvet pillow. A red bordered paper label affixed to the velvet pillow is inscribed in ink "Addie S. Hammond" and "Anna Caroline Felton aetat 6 mos." The thermoplastic case is badly cracked and damaged. The image plate

scratches and dents consistent with age and use

features 32 mini keys

Frame retains the original easel back / stand

All items are loose

Cool vintage scout cap with a hand sewn eagle

” / “You bet your sweet ass I am”)

Here is a lovely hand colored French fashion print titled "Le Petites Robes

identifying the New York studio location

Interior pages show heavy water damage with distinct staining patterns

A grouping of 16 antique tintype photographs in various plate sizes

The scene depicts a macabre parlor interior where skeletons gather around tables engaged in eating

No photographer’s imprint or identifying inscriptions are present