Antique Civil War Era Ambrotype Portrait Original Union Case c. 1855-1865

  
The photograph depicts a well-dressed young man in classic Victorian attire and is housed in its original Union (thermoplastic) case with gilt brass mat and velvet interior. Original ambrotype photograph on glass. Handsome male portrait with good clarity. Original black Union case with decorative design.

Gilt brass mat and burgundy velvet pad. Condition:The image is clear and well-centered. Case shows expected age-related wear, including edge rubbing and surface loss, consistent with an original 19th-century piece. No cracks observed to the image. Please review photos closely for condition details.