1/6 plate collodion (ambrotype) in a pressed leather pocket case.
Not daguerrotype.
Case clasp still intact and functioning.
Case shows excessive age wear and the hinge area is covered with adhesive cloth tape.
Floral patterned case does have some nice gold detailing inside and out.
Embossed interior velvet with ornate gilt photo frame.
Contains excellent photo of a seated young girl in a fancy hat and dress.
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