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11-10-2025 06:46 AM

Antique French Photo - question?

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Question--Collectors of antique Photos, A gentleman is willing to drive 7 hours to buy this photo, I'm curious why, the thermoplastic frame is rather large 5 x 7 ,probably a unique size, there are notes on the back from a previous buyer, any thoughts, thanks for looking.

chalupacollects

11-17-2025 09:14 PM

Frame is quite old� can you safely open frame and see if anything is in the back ?

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sb1	11-19-2025 05:51 AM

Appears to be an ambrotype, based on overall size it is probably a half-plate size and more desirable than the common smaller size. Gutta-percha frame that is probably half of the value of the entire piece.

Michael B

11-19-2025 11:14 PM

I am wondering why you are calling this a French photo. The house in the background has a widow's perch or widow's walk which is a New England feature. The subject house has an enclosed one. These were built on houses in seaports. The idea was that a woman could go up there to look for ships returning from sea.

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