Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion early cast iron frog 17” x 14” x 2

17” x 14” x 2 1/2”

I'm completely charmed by this one

which appear likely to have been stabilized with tape from the revers

as exemplified here (of all sizes

Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion early cast iron frog 17” x 14” x 2I'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