THERMOPLASTIC PHOTOGRAPH CASES, LOT OF THREE, comprising a quarter-plate case featuring dancing figures and musician on each side, embossed "F. B. SMITH & HARTMANN N.Y." below dancers, gilt-liner with a shield in each corner, and an ambrotype of a man; a ninth-plate case featuring a dancing figure on each side, and a daguerreotype of a young girl with curls; and a ninth-plate case featuring hanging fruit on each side, and an ambrotype of a lady. Third quarter 19th century. 3" x 2 1/2" and 4 7/8" x 4" OA.
Large example undamaged, fruit example with two flakes to case edges and lacking velvet inset, other example with 1/2" long loss to top inner edge of case and flake to one corner.

Large example undamaged, fruit example with two flakes to case edges and lacking velvet inset, other example with 1/2" long loss to top inner edge of case and flake to one corner.