Short Description: Double case ambrotypes - cornettist & wife
Long Description: Two 1/9 plate ambrotypes. Double case with two photos. Left is unidentified bearded man holding an unusual cornet with three Paine rotary valves. Dressed in civilian frock coat, vest, chain, high collar and cravat. Right is a women in a dark dress, narrow long capped sleeves, chain, broach, earrings and lace collar holding a rolled piece of paper.Plain gold mats. Donated by Fred Benkovic, Brookfield, WI.
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