Lovely Young Woman Holding Book, Hand-tinted Ambrotype by J.T Williams, York PA, 1850s handprinted trasferire cup in their very 1940s or

in their very 1940s or so institutional manner

with light wear

via which its sawdust stuffing is visible

The person I purchased these from had done a little research

Lovely Young Woman Holding Book, Hand-tinted Ambrotype by J.T Williams, York PA, 1850s handprinted trasferire cup in their very 1940s orA strong, crisp 1850s ambrotype by J. Thomas Williams (as printed on the red velvet of the case), who moved to York, PA from Baltimore and established a leading studio there in the early 1850s until moving again in 1857. I just love her, looking earnest and honest and hopeful, with hand tinted pink cheeks and holding a book or case in her hand, it appears with flowers painted across the front. Sixth plate; 3 5 8" x 3 1 8" cased. Both sides of case