Mid-19th C Tintype Photograph in Thermoplastic Union Case (1860-70) Antique

Mid-19th C Tintype Photograph in Thermoplastic Union Case (1860-70) AntiqueAmbrotype Mid 19th C tintype photograph in a thermoplastic (gutta percha mixed with shellac and filler) case often called a "Union Case" Image created on a thin sheet of iron coated with a photographic emulsion Molded under heat and pressure produced in US between 1850s 70s Front panel depicts girl with a deer popular in Victorian American Padded velvet with an embossed design; gilt brass mat and preserver framing the photograph Man's clothing

flat disk-like form with gently undulating edges

possibly in the style of Marie Antoinette

Abraham Small was an important early 19th century Philadelphia published (also issued editions of the Bible and Shakespeare)

including Pacific and Indian Oceans

Voltaire is a common street name named after a famous French Enlightment thinker

Case says "Arnhold

Vol 3 of 40 volume series

beaded rim

a common decorative treatment that reveals the nacre (mother of pearl) inside

awarded to all military personnel who served from Dec 7 1941- Dec 31 1946

often paired with fine metalwork

Wallace + Lenox combinations are sought-after because they combine two premium American makers