I have only two ambrotypes in my collection, I would like more but they are uncommon and expensive to buy! They also tend to lack any real information.
Unknown Lady wearing a plain dress with wide sleeves and a small lace collar, her hair is centre parted with ringletts. She is unmarried. The date - about the early 1860's. Good condition.
The image is on the glass with a dark background cloth. The frame is leather and once had a lid cover, its retaining hook still remains on the side. (Purchased Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire).
In pencil on the back 'Uncle James Birdow' (or Birdsaw)
He is wearing a wide collared frock coat, light coloured trousers, a low waistcoat and a wide bow tie. He is married and the date - about early 1860's. The background has degraded and darkened. The frame is ?copper with gilt, battered at the back by repeated opening to see inside! (Purchased Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire).
