(Photographs: Ambrotypes) (Photographs: Toddlers) A SUPERB, CRYSTAL CLEAR, NINTH PLATE AMBROTYPE PHOTOGRAPH OF A CUTE TODDLER, WITH SUBTLE HAND-TINTING TO THE CHEEKS. [No place]: [Publisher not identified], circa 1854. Ninth plate - 2" x 2-1/2". This near mint seated portrait of a cute little toddler is housed under glass in half of a leatherette case. The condition of the ambrotype is EXCELLENT (9/10). A unique image.
Note: Graded on a 10 point grading scale used for prints and original works of art. 10/10 - Mint; No damage to the print surface. 9/10 - Excellent; Mild condition issues that are barely perceptible to the naked eye. 8/10 - Very Fine; Mild or moderate condition issues visible under very close inspection or under raking light. 7/10 - Fine; Mild or moderate condition issues that attract the eye under gallery lighting conditions. 6/10 - Very Good; Moderate or mild condition issues that attract the eye under normal viewing conditions. 5/10 - Good; Moderate or severe issues that attract the eye under normal viewing conditions and disrupt the image. 4/10 - Fair; Moderate or severe condition issues that are immediately apparent and significantly detract from the overall look of the work. 3/10 - Poor; Work has severe condition issues and some may be beyond repair. 2/10 - Very Poor; Work has significant severe condition issues and beyond repair. 1/10 - Unsellable; Work is not suitable for resale. # 001127