British Indian Mutiny Era, 9th Plate, Military Ambrotype
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $145.00

Original era photography. Mid-1850's era British ambrotype of a young soldier, possibly of the Somerset Light Infantry. The image comes with its original matt, frame and preserver with white backing; size 9th plate, 52 x 65 mm.The soldier is shown seated, wearing a pill-box pattern cap, white buff leather belt with the 1856 pattern cuff braiding on his tunic. In his hand he holds a pair of white knitted gloves and the tip of his swagger stick is visible. Minor image loss around the edges, with a horizontal scratch in the surface just above his head.