Posted 9 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
This is a ninth plate ruby ambrotype and tells a powerful story.
It was very typical in the early photographic era to use images of the departed in mourning/ memorial poses.
I have many in my collection and several posted on CW, but this is the first case where the subject holds TWO images.
Clearly the one in the frame is a man (Father, would be a logical thought). The other image is not as clear but shows more hair (Mother, would be another logical thought).
While it cannot be proven, the two images displayed in this memorial manner would suggest that the photographer has captured a newly orphaned child.
The child's somewhat somber face reinforces the overall sad mood of the image.
Purchased at the Gettysburg Civil War Show in October-- a great show, if you have the opportunity to attend!
i bet this was used for adoption purposes. very sad photo.
Thanks for looking cultcha. I doubt this was adoption related-- probably just something for the family.
scott
Wonderful photo. Poor babe.
Thanks for looking racer.
scott
Thanks official, vetraio and buss!
scott
powerful story
Thanks for looking and commenting kiva!
scott
Thanks rick and david.
scott
Amazing subject matter...
Thanks trunk-- appreciate you looking and commenting!
scott
Hello Scott,could you take a look at this ribbon for me?
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/175335-eagles-ribbon?in=activity
Merry Christmas, scottvez....:-)
Thanks much peggy!
scott
Thanks roycroft and aura!
scott
Thanks for looking tom.
scott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-2k7hKvaW0
Hi Scott, would like your advice on this one, PM or not
:-)
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/177717-post-mortem-photo?in=activity
Thanks valentino. I haven't watched Mercy Street, but have heard some great things about it.
scott
Thanks anna.
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Thanks much for looking spiritbear!
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Thanks again, ginger.
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Thanks bruce!
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Thanks martika and tom.
scott