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Original 19th-century Ruby Ambrotype portrait pair, depicting a married couple.
These are glass ambrotypes with original red (ruby) backing, used to enhance contrast — a presentation associated primarily with the 1850s–1860s.
• Matched pair: one woman, one man, husband and wife
• Both housed in matching ornate embossed brass mats with oval windows
• Strong mid-Victorian clothing and hairstyles
• Images display the characteristic ruby glow when viewed from the front
Rear construction confirms glass plates with red backing, not iron — these are not tintypes.
Condition reflects age and originality: surface scratches, dust under glass, spotting, and edge wear to mats. No cleaning or restoration attempted. Sold as a pair.
Authentic originals — not reproductions.
