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Barn Carpenters, Tool Chest, Stanley 45. Occupational Glass Negative

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 Oliver & Strong Barn Carpenters, Tool Chest, Stanley 45. Occupational Glass Negative Glass Plate Negatives of occupational themes are rare. Glass plate negatives often don't survive the years in one piece, let along undamaged These two are of Oliver & Strong. Apparently local carpenters building a barn. The classic tool chest features hand saws and a Stanley #45 Plow Plane, proof that the famous 45 was used on location altough this location is unknown. Return to Occupational Photographs Index Page
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Cabinetmaker and Plow Plane Ambrotype

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 Seated Cabinetmaker And His Plow Plane: Cased Ambrotype c1860 An unusual cased ambrotype of a cabinetmaker and his plow plane.Classic A. P. Critchlow & Co. patented Gutta Percha moulded hinged daguerreotype case. C1860, unidentified location. Likely taken by a traveling photographer. Posed against a solid backdrop. Typically dressed out in his best Sunday Suit. Return to Occupational Photographs Index Page
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