Historical Indulgences

ca. 1860, [ambrotype portrait of a woman taking snuff]

via Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs

• January 12 2012 | 41 Notes - Read More →
• Tags: ambrotypevintagemedicalhistoryportrait

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This blog is a collection of photographs and ephemera focused mainly within the curious and often misunderstood realm of 19th century America. I have a soft spot for all things silly, antiquated, macabre, and grotesque. The content is from a variety of collections; public, academic, and private. In addition, there's an occasional emphasis on Ulysses S Grant and the Civil War, as well.

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