The Victorian Matron - Scalloped Mat Portrait | Sixth-Plate Ambrotype | 2 5/8" Victorian Case

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The Victorian Matron – Scalloped Mat Portrait | Sixth-Plate Ambrotype | 2 5/8″ Victorian Case

Name: The Victorian Matron - Scalloped Mat Portrait | Sixth-Plate Ambrotype | 2 5/8" Victorian Case
SKU: 440
Availability: InStock

$80.00

A rare “Tier 1” foundational archive heirloom featuring a seated woman in a striking striped Victorian gown and ornate scalloped mat. Identified as a high-value asset during the 2022 Byron Barn extraction, this 2 5/8″ x 2 3/4″ Sixth-Plate daguerreotype is a masterwork of mid-century composition. Part of the Craft World Tours Collection, it is notable for its museum-quality preservation, including the original “Rose and Scroll” embossed velvet interior—a physical anchor to the 19th-century roots of the Wilson photographic legacy.

1 in stock

Category: The Rochester Vault

Tags: Ambrotype, Sixth-Plate, Tier 1 Selection, Wilson Family Heirloom

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Description: A rare “Tier 1” heirloom featuring a seated woman in mid-century Victorian dress. Notable for its ornate scalloped brass mat and the pristine preservation of the internal velvet.
Technical Specifications:
- Subject: Woman in a striped Victorian gown with white collar and jewelry detail.
- Format: Sixth plate daguerreotype.
- Case Details: Classic leatherette case with a unique “Rose and Scroll” embossed velvet interior.
- Condition: The plate exhibits a clean, silver-rich surface. The case shows minor exterior wear consistent with its 170-year history, while the interior remains museum-quality.
The Wilson Legacy: This artifact was hand-selected for the secure Rochester vault due to its “primary source” status, representing the aesthetic roots of the entire Wilson photographic lineage.