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    Posted 11 years ago

    scottvez
    (977 items)

    This quarter plate ambrotype was photographed by Webster of Louisville, Kentucky. Along with the case imprint of the photographer, the back of the case contains identification on the subjects along with the date of 1855.

    Reproduction of these images in any form is prohibited.

    scott

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    Comments

    1. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks for looking musik.

      scott
    2. AmberRose AmberRose, 11 years ago
      Wow, his arm is around her...so intimate.
    3. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Good observation amber-- it is much more affectionate than is usually found.

      scott
    4. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks gargoyle and moonstone.

      scott
    5. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      This is a great family image!
    6. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks vetraio-- I think it is a great glimpse into the 1850s.

      scott
    7. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks much rob and budek.

      scott
    8. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Thanks toni.

      scott

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