Quarter Plate Thermoplastic Case With Tinted Albumen Print of a Mature Lady

Circa 1860, both sides of the case show Sir Roger DeCoverly and The Gypsis in high relief, the portrait hand-colored.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Overall very fine with a chip to the right rear corner of the case's lid.