Lot 050 - Pair Of Antique 1/9th Plate Ruby Ambrotype Photographs Of Elderly Married Couple In Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Double Thermoplastic Union Case, Patented 1856–1857, With Herald Design 2384 and general surface wear from

and general surface wear from age and use

Pre-Auction Notes: May have belonged to Lydia Emery

According to thehistoryproject

Pre-Auction Notes: Minor scuffing and scratches to photo surface

There is some rust around the edges and a couple rust spots coming in from those edges

Lot 050 - Pair Of Antique 1/9th Plate Ruby Ambrotype Photographs Of Elderly Married Couple In Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Double Thermoplastic Union Case, Patented 1856–1857, With Herald Design 2384 and general surface wear fromPair of antique 1 9th plate ruby ambrotype photographs depicting an elderly married couplean older woman and maneach presented under matching brass mats. The images exhibit rich ruby tones and strong contrast, capturing fine facial detail. Housed together in a double thermoplastic Union case with herald design by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., patented 18561857. Interior retains its original velvet lining. Exhibits light wear consistent with age and