1850s Antique Victorian Double Portrait Union Case Civil War Daguerreotype Photo

Antique Victorian Double Portrait Union Case // Hand Tinted Daguerreotype Ambrotype

Editor’s Note

A striking piece of 19th century photographic history, this Victorian double portrait union case preserves two intimate images from the Civil War era. One side holds a sharply captured young man in period dress, while the other features a young woman with delicate hand tinted green and gold accents. Framed in ornate brass mats and housed in a dark thermoplastic case with plush maroon velvet lining, this piece feels like a small private archive. Historic, decorative, and deeply collectible.

Details

• Antique Victorian Double Portrait Case

• Daguerreotype / Ambrotype Style Early Photographic Images

• Circa 1850 to 1869

• Hinged Thermoplastic / Gutta Percha Union Case

• Two Portraits Included

• Young Man in Period Hat and Suit

• Young Woman with Hand Tinted Accents

• Ornate Gold Tone Brass Mats

• Original Cover Glass

• Deep Maroon / Purple Velvet Lined Interior

• Embossed Scrollwork Velvet Detail

• Americana / Civil War Era Collectible

Condition

Antique condition with age appropriate wear. Portraits remain beautifully visible with strong detail, contrast, and hand tinted accents. Interior presents beautifully with ornate mats and velvet lining. Outer case has a visible crack, but the hinge holds well and the case opens and closes properly for display. Sold as is. Please review all photos carefully for complete condition details.

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