Rare Occupational Photo Shoe Worker with Tools, 1800s Tinted Antique Ambrotype museum UNCASED tintype behind original mat

UNCASED tintype behind original mat and glass

The only other example I can find of this historic image is in the collection of the Library of Congress

a women's suffrage leader

Written on the inside of the case is "Nov 1854"

Rare Occupational Photo Shoe Worker with Tools, 1800s Tinted Antique Ambrotype museum UNCASED tintype behind original matLate 1850s ruby ambrotype, shoemaker or cobbler with his box of tools next to him, working on a red tinted shoe. In full case that is about 4. 75" x 3. 75" when closed. Excellent antique condition overall. Some very light spots visible if you view at an angle in light, but under normal viewing it looks great. Last two listing pics were taken with cell phone flash. Case is complete with separated covers. Boxed shipping.