Antique Victorian Ambrotype Photo Young Boy in Ornate Brass Frame 1/9 Plate

Antique 1/9 plate 19th-century ambrotype photograph captures a young boy in formal Victorian attire, featuring a sharp bow tie and dark jacket. The image is housed in an ornate, embossed gold-tone brass mat with a decorative scalloped inner border. This authentic piece displays characteristic solarization, surface wear, and oxidation spots that contribute to its historical character. The metal plate is encased in a simple brass preserver, typical of the mid-to-late 1800s era. Measurements: • Height: 2.5" • Width: 2" Subject: Young Boy Era: Victorian (1860s-1880s) Type: Ambrotype Format: Ninth-plate Frame Material: Brass Style: Formal Portrait Color: Black and White Orientation: Vertical Theme: Civil War Era Features: Embossed Mat Keywords: Melainotype, Ferrotype, Americana, 19th Century, Antique Photo, Gothic, Memento Mori, Genealogy, Historical Ephemera, Tintype Portrait, Brass Frame, Collectible Photography, Old West, Victorian Fashion