Lot 079 - Antique 1/9th Plate Ruby Ambrotype Photograph of a Young Man in Checked Vest and Bow Tie in Full Leatherette Case 1875 The first is a studio

The first is a studio portrait of Arthur T

so this is a purely decorative item

” depicting Captain Joshua Slocum aboard the 39-foot Spray and greeting visitors in Vineyard Haven Harbor

along with other personal exploits

The case contains 25+ spools of mercerized cotton thread on wooden spools in pastel colors including pink

Lot 079 - Antique 1/9th Plate Ruby Ambrotype Photograph of a Young Man in Checked Vest and Bow Tie in Full Leatherette Case 1875 The first is a studioAntique 1 9th plate ruby ambrotype photograph depicting a young man wearing a checked vest and bow tie with one hand placed on his chest. The image is housed in a brass mat with scroll decoration and preserver, set in a full leatherette case with embossed palmette design on the cover. The interior features a green velvet pillow with raised scroll motif. The image shows light scattered spots on the plate surface. The case exterior has wear to the