Ambrotype Photograph of a Regal Young Woman in a Split Union Case (1/9 Plate) She has two yellow berets

She has two yellow berets in her hair

but it is securely attached

The leather hand strap is broken at one end

It has a metal hanger on the top for easy display

Ambrotype Photograph of a Regal Young Woman in a Split Union Case (1/9 Plate) She has two yellow beretsHere is an interesting antique ambrotype photograph of a young woman in ornate regalia a well decorated collar with a large brooch. Her arms appear to be folded beneath robes. This photo is housed in a split union case with both halves of the case being present. It dates to the second half of the 1800s. This is a 1 9th plate ambrotype, meaning it measures approximately 2 x 2. 5 inches.