Ambrotype Dating and value questons

[waypoint11]

Hey Guys,

This is my first post. I work for a non-profit organization that funds an addiction therapy program. We accept donations as a means of funding and someone donated an ellaborately designed ambrotype. The photo is about 2" by 2.5" (a 1/9th plate I believe). Im trying to get a little more information on the dating and origin of the piece for description. I know there are countless variables to be assesed in these types of photos and you guys seem pretty knowledgeable! Thank you for any help!
-Lawton

 

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