Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion early cast iron frog ) as they're excellent to

) as they're excellent to throw in the car or flea market bag when one is out hoping--always

as exemplified here (of all sizes

they're quite confident and I think very poetic sketches

I'm completely charmed by this one

perhaps next to where one hangs the keys

Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion early cast iron frog ) as they're excellent toI'm not well equipped for photographing daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, so photos do no real justice to this one, which in the hand feels very strong and crisp and bold. I purchased it from a new favorite early paper, books and photography dealer at Reininger's flea market in Adamstown, PA and was quickly congratulated by a collector on the acquisition as I stood there with it in front of me on the counter. It is a ninth plate ambrotype, of what I