Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion shell game and especially the three tiny

and especially the three tiny figures standing at the fence and looking out toward it (lookers looking at the outlook)

(Feels like a metaphor

and just a couple of small stains on the lid

then loosing to release

with a loop at top for hanging 6 11/16” x 6 3/4” w

Cruiser, C. 1850s-60s Ninth Plate Ambrotype of Presumed Painting of Famous Stallion shell game and especially the three tinyI'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