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Posted 8 years ago
scottvez
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This is a quarter plate ambrotype of an African American nanny with children.
The ambrotype format dates from the Civil War era or earlier, so this certainly could depict a slave.
The ambrotype has surface scratching and scuffs, but the faces are crisp and clear.
Ambrotypes and daguerreotypes of African Americans are highly prized among collectors.
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Scott,
This is fantastic!!
Thanks scott-- I appreciate you looking and commenting.
scott
Thanks vo and bobby!
scott
Thanks much brunswick!
scott
Thanks vetraio and roddy!
scott
Thanks bijou and freon!
scott
Thanks much peasejean!
scott
Thanks buss and official!
scott
Great photo. The nanny looks barely a child herself.
Agree racer, the African American girl looks to be a pre-teen.
scott
Thanks much ted and gatekeeper.
scott
Thanks tom and kiva!
scott
Thanks cultcha, peggy and fran!
scott
What a lovely piece!
Thanks again courtenay. Original Civil War and earlier African American images are few and far between!
scott
Wow, the babysitter almost doesn't look old enough to handle that job, right? Even with the err's it's still a great photo!
Thanks passion-- I hate the damage, but it is still a strong and moving image.
scott
Thanks for looking dash.
scott
Thanks jlmam.
scott