Luminous-Lint - for collectors and connoisseurs of fine photography
LL/11345
Unidentified photographer
Dressed in green
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 62)
 
LL/11345 [Further details available]

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LL/9185
Portrait of a Little Girl Wearing Elaborate Hat and Fur-lined Wrap
1855 (ca)
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #3747)
 
LL/9185 [Further details available]

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LL/6936
Portrait of black woman holding white child
1860 (ca)
Ambrotype
6.9 x 5.6 cm; 1/6 plate
 
George Eastman Museum
Courtesy of George Eastman House, Gift of Mr. Donald Weber (95:2687:0001)
 
LL/6936

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LL/13099
Girl with the head of a doll
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Private collection of Steven Evans
 
LL/13099 [Further details available]

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LL/13098
Girl and a dog
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Private collection of Steven Evans
 
LL/13098 [Further details available]

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LL/8164
Unidentified photographer
Post mortem ambrotype
n.d.
Ambrotype
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (46 / 48)
 
LL/8164

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LL/6897
Mathew B. Brady
Portrait of an unidentified couple
1860 (ca)
Ambrotype
15.0 x 11.7 cm (oval). full plate
 
George Eastman Museum
Courtesy of George Eastman House, Gift of Florence Mahon (GEH NEG: 34917)
 
LL/6897

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LL/11149
Attractive young woman with a Pekinese dog on her lap (English)
n.d.
Ambrotype, whole plate
 
Stereographica - Antique Photographica
Courtesy of Bryan and Page Ginns (#14 / 149)
 
LL/11149

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LL/11150
G & D Hay (Edinburgh)
Portrait of a lady (Scottish)
n.d.
Ambrotype, 3/4 plate, tinted
 
Stereographica - Antique Photographica
Courtesy of Bryan and Page Ginns (#14 / 150)
 
LL/11150 [Further details available]

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LL/11243
Portrait of a Nun (French)
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/2 plate
6 x 4.25 in (image) 10 x 11.5 in (frame)
 
Stereographica - Antique Photographica
Courtesy of Bryan and Page Ginns (#13 / 25)
 
LL/11243

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LL/9184
Portrait of Young Mr. Hayden, A Native of New Orleans
1850s (mid)
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #7521)
 
LL/9184 [Further details available]

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LL/9183
Cricket Player (UK)
1860 (ca)
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate, with hand-tinting and gilting
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #7141)
 
LL/9183

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LL/50399
Unidentified photographer
Officer
1860 (ca)
Ambrotype, hand-coloured
 
National Science and Media Museum
 
LL/50399

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LL/9180
Reed Beeder
Untitled
1855-1860
Ambrotype, whole plate, hand-painted
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #3233)
 
LL/9180

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LL/9189
African American Man with Square Goatee
1855 (ca)
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #6672)
 
LL/9189 [Further details available]

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LL/10882
Mixed blood Ojibwa
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/9 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (45 / 28)
 
LL/10882 [Further details available]

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LL/11342
William Augur Tomlinson
Portrait of a gentleman
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 51)
 
LL/11342 [Further details available]

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LL/11344
Edwards Jacobs
Portrait of a New Orleans gentleman
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 54)
 
LL/11344 [Further details available]

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LL/13097
Portrait of a one-eyed boy
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Private collection of Steven Evans
 
LL/13097 [Further details available]

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LL/9188
Two Men Playing Chess
1855-1860
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate, in full case
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #7377)
 
LL/9188

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LL/13100
Portrait of two young ladies with pompoms
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Private collection of Steven Evans
 
LL/13100 [Further details available]

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LL/6916
Isaac A. Rehn
Family Group
1855
Ambrotype, 1/2 plate, mounted by Rehn's special process
8.9 x 12.2 cm (oval)
 
George Eastman Museum
Courtesy of George Eastman House, Gift of 3M Company: ex-collection Louis Walton Sipley (GEH NEG: 25064 30690)
 
LL/6916

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LL/11343
T. Faris
Cincinnati family
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/2 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 52)
 
LL/11343 [Further details available]

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LL/10881
Raggamuffin class
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (45 / 25)
 
LL/10881 [Further details available]

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LL/10956
Pair of Quarter Plate Ambrotypes, one of two young girls, one of a boy and a girl, both are probably of siblings
n.d.
Ambrotypes, 1/4 plate
 
Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics
Courtesy of Jeffrey Kraus (Amb19)
 
LL/10956

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LL/13096
Portraits of two gentlemen
n.d.
Ambrotypes, 1/4 plate
 
Private collection of Steven Evans
 
LL/13096 [Further details available]

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LL/8163
Unidentified photographer
Dairy boy
1850 (ca)
Ambrotype
 
Private collection of Richard Hart
 
LL/8163

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LL/9190
Doctor Holding Bag and Walking Stick, Japan
1870 (ca)
Ambrotype
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #6877)
 
LL/9190 [Further details available]

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LL/9181
Three Young Men, One in Naval Type Uniform (in Original Kirri Wood Case)
1875 (ca)
Ambrotype
4.5 x 3.25 in (114 x 83 mm)
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #4985)
 
LL/9181 [Further details available]

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LL/8860
Armed Rhode Island Civil War Duo
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (46 / 45)
 
LL/8860

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LL/9191
Portrait of a Servant in Charge of Polishing Silver (UK)
1860s
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #8009)
 
LL/9191 [Further details available]

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LL/6545
Elisha Kent Kane
1855 (ca)
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Location and source information requested
[Provenance unknown: Information on current owner requested]
 
LL/6545

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LL/11341
Unidentified photographer
Dapper man in fraternal regalia
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 46)
 
LL/11341 [Further details available]

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LL/8166
Unidentified photographer
Relaxed before backdrop scene
n.d.
Ambrotype
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (46 / 49)
 
LL/8166

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LL/8165
Unidentified photographer
Relaxed before backdrop scene
n.d.
Ambrotype
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (46 / 49)
 
LL/8165

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LL/10877
Daguerreotypist with Lewis-type camera on a tripod
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (45 / 21)
 
LL/10877 [Further details available]

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LL/9187
Portrait of a Reclining Woman Wearing an Open Blouse (French)
1855 (ca)
Ambrotype, stereoscopic
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #2721)
 
LL/9187

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LL/6801
[Small white dog]
1858 (ca)
Ambrotype
4.0 x 5.4 cm
 
George Eastman Museum
© George Eastman House (GEH NEG: 34194)
 
LL/6801

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LL/6935
View of Cotton Mill building, Rockville, Ct.
1860 (ca)
Ambrotype
3.7 x 5.0 cm (oval); 1/9 plate
 
George Eastman Museum
Courtesy of George Eastman House, Gift of Mr. Donald Weber (95:2641:0001)
 
LL/6935

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LL/9194
Outdoor Portrait of W. Hassell's Glass and China Wares Cart (UK)
1870s
Ambrotype
2.5 x 3.25 in (64 x 83 mm)
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #2983)
 
LL/9194

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LL/9192
R.R. Jones and Boy Outside of Food Shop, England
1880 (ca)
Ambrotype, 1/6 plate
 
Charles Schwartz Ltd
Courtesy of Charles Schwartz Ltd (www.cs-photo.com - #4425)
 
LL/9192 [Further details available]

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LL/50398
Unidentified photographer
Baker's Boy
1860 (ca)
Ambrotype
 
National Science and Media Museum
 
LL/50398

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LL/10879
Sulky in a village street
n.d.
Ambrotype, 1/4 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (45 / 23)
 
LL/10879 [Further details available]

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Contents - Themes & Fragments
African Americans - Introduction to photography by, and of, African Americans
African Americans - Roles and representation of African Americans in nineteenth century photography
Ambrotypes - Ambrotypes: Animals
Ambrotypes - Ambrotypes: Backgrounds
Ambrotypes - Ambrotypes: Exteriors
Ambrotypes - Ambrotypes: Half the back removed to show positive and negative areas
Ambrotypes - Ambrotypes: Military
Ambrotypes - Ambrotypes: Occupationals
Ambrotypes - Ambrotypes: Portrait
Ambrotypes - Cased ambrotypes
Ambrotypes - Examples of ambrotypes
Ambrotypes - Painted ambrotypes
Ambrotypes - Stereo ambrotypes
American Civil War (1861-1865) - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
American Civil War (1861-1865) - Soldiers of the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Animals - Different ways of seeing animals
Arctic - Introduction to photography in the Arctic
Art - Introduction to painting on photographs
Babies - Post-mortem and memento mori photographs of babies and children
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Ambrotypes: Backgrounds
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Backgrounds used in nineteenth century photographic studios
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Backgrounds: Landscapes
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Introduction to backgrounds and foregrounds
Cameras - Daguerreotype cameras
Cased photographs - Cased ambrotypes
Charity - Fraternal organisations
Children - Children in nineteenth century photography
Children - Post-mortem and memento mori photographs of babies and children
Christianity - Christianity
Christianity - Nuns
Colonialism - Cultural intersections and appropriation
Colour - Introduction to hand-painted photographs
Composition - Introduction to backgrounds and foregrounds
Consumables - Bread and flour-based products
Curtains - Props, accessories and novelties: Curtains
Daguerreotypes - Daguerreotype cameras
Dead - Nineteenth century post-mortem and memento mori
Dead - Post-mortem and memento mori photographs of babies and children
Death, post-mortem, memorial portraiture and memento mori - Nineteenth century post-mortem and memento mori
Death, post-mortem, memorial portraiture and memento mori - Post-mortem and memento mori photographs of babies and children
Domesticated animals - Dogs
Emotions - Emotions
Emotions - Emotions: Loss
Equipment - Daguerreotype cameras
Experimental and manipulated photography - Introduction to painting on photographs
Fabricated realities - Introduction to backgrounds and foregrounds
Fabricated realities - Introduction to fabricated realities
Fashion - Eyewear
Fauna - Different ways of seeing animals
Gender - Roles and representation of African Americans in nineteenth century photography
Group portraits - Group portraits
Hand-painted photographs - Introduction to hand-painted photographs
Hand-painted photographs - Painted ambrotypes
History of photography - Process and product
Interiors of photographic studios - Backgrounds used in nineteenth century photographic studios
Leisure - Leisure: Playing chess
Military - Ambrotypes: Military
Military - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Military - Soldiers of the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Occupational - Ambrotypes: Occupationals
Occupational - Occupationals of women
Painting on photographs - Introduction to painting on photographs
Painting on photographs - Painted ambrotypes
Pets - Dogs
Portrait - Ambrotypes: Portrait
Process and product - Process and product
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Curtains
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Tables
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Toys
Religions - Christianity
Retouching, colouring and painting kits - Introduction to painting on photographs
Sports - Cricket
Sports and pastimes - Leisure: Playing chess
Stereoviews, stereographs and stereocards - Different types of stereo images
Stereoviews, stereographs and stereocards - Stereo ambrotypes
Studio necessities - Backgrounds used in nineteenth century photographic studios
Tables - Props, accessories and novelties: Tables
Techniques - Process and product
Tintypes - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Tintypes - Tintype preservers
Toys - Props, accessories and novelties: Toys
Trends - Technical disjunctions

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