1800’s Portrait In Vintage Wood Negative Printing Print Contact Frame Unique

This portrait is displayed in a piece of equipment (frame) is known as a contact print frame. It was used for the reproduction of glass or film negatives. Inside the frame, the negative was placed directly against photographic contact paper. The wooden back was then closed and the metal brackets turned to lock the back tightly into place. A cut-out photograph is attached to the front of the frame, most likely to create a vignette effect on the finished photo. I have not attempted to remove the picture. There are some discolorations on the image itself and I also have not attempted to clean the frame. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low,