Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion shell game The two hearts themselves are

The two hearts themselves are interwoven at along their centers

Painting: 9 5/8" x 7 1/2"

super old little whimsy made me realize I am often describing things are carved when I should be saying whittled

(Feels like a metaphor

Fowler of East Haddam Connecticut

Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion shell game The two hearts themselves areI'm not well equipped for photographing daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, so photos do no real justice to this one, which in the hand feels very strong and crisp and bold. I purchased it from a new favorite early paper, books and photography dealer at Reininger's flea market in Adamstown, PA and was quickly congratulated by a collector on the acquisition as I stood there with it in front of me on the counter. It is a ninth plate ambrotype, of what I